Innkeeper and protagonist who seeks to become burgomaster. He kills a Polish Jew in a blizzard to steal his gold, pays off his debts, and secures a marriage for his daughter. However, he is relentlessly haunted by the victim's horse bells and severe guilt, ultimately confessing to the ghost and collapsing dead.
The Mesmerist actively hunts Mathias, creating a direct predator-prey dynamic.
Mathias is the father of Annette, responsible for her marriage arrangements.
Mathias is the husband of Catharine, sharing domestic and business responsibilities.
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