Mat Márquez

## Info

**Mat Santiago Márquez** is one of the two main employee’s and dayshift performer at Fredbear's Family Diner. He was the second employee hired at this location at its launch in 1976. His best friend and fellow coworker Scott Copsey was hired only shortly before him. Mat is in charge of performing during the daytime in the Fredbear suit, previously alongside Michael Afton in the spring bonnie suit before the springlock incident of 1981. He also executes other duties such as helping at the prize counter, cleaning floors and serving pizzas. – Mat has an overwhelming cheerful presence, seemingly unbothered by anything and always there to lighten a mood. He is incredibly street smart but a little dull in the head when it comes to anything with numbers.

## Personality

A happy go lucky guy, Mat has an insouciant and careless way of thinking. Very extroverted and one of them ‘YOLO’ guys. He never gives up a challenge, especially if it was a triple-dog dare. He lacks general sense to normal human things, like never eating candy you find on the side of the street, or not licking the pole on a bus. He is often scolded by Scott for this.

Mat is unbothered by others' actions and words against him, it takes a lot to get him riled up. Often only being bothered if a negative gesture is directed at someone he is close to.

## Backstory

Mat was born and raised in Hurricane Utah. His older sister Zyanya Márquez was very fond of him, they often were considered inseparable. Due to him being the youngest daughter, he was always told to sit, listen, respect his elders and act ‘like a young lady’. This caused him to do whatever was needed to please others. He became quite the pushover by the time he entered elementary school.

During school hours Mat was often bullied, even by his older sister who was growing up faster than he was, this threw a wedge in their relationship. His sister loved him of course, but she was more worried about her own image. He spent the majority of his school days worrying about his appearance, and too much time trying to ‘fix his act’ so other kids would play with him. By the time he was in high school, he was known as the main target for bullies. He had found some other people in his school just like him, and quickly got along with the others who experienced the teenage torment. He spent most of his time with this new group, learning more about different communities, finding himself wondering about his identity. He opened up about his curiosity, explaining that he feels like a boy more than a girl. His friends were supportive and helped him through it, making him feel more comfortable within his environment.

Feeling proud of who is, Mat's 16th birthday was just around the corner. On the beloved day, he sat everyone down and gave the big news. He told them his name was Mat and that he wanted to be a boy, he felt happier like that. Mat was unwelcomed immediately. Deeply regretting his choice after seeing his families reactions. “You’re a girl.” and, “What will people think?” Were their only questions. He sat there stunned and was told they didn’t want to be known as the family with the ‘transgender daughter’. Fights went on and on for months after that, and he and his sister got into a heated argument, she told him to leave and never come back. Feeling betrayed and hurt, Mat just up and left. Packed his things and never said goodbye to anyone.

Mat spent a year traveling the streets of Hurricane, looking for anyone who might hire him. It was often hard finding a job with the constant transphobia from employers. In 1976 Mat found an ad in the newspaper, a new pizzeria joint looking for dayshift performers. The pay was less than ideal but it was worth a shot. Mat found his way to Fredbear's Family Diner, he sat down with one of the owners, Henry Emily. After a short discussion and the signing of a suspicious document he was hired on the spot.

## Trivia

* Hispanic
* He is gay
* He is trans
* When Mat was given his name tag there was a typo, saying Pmat instead of Mat.
* His favourite food is chocolate pudding
* His favourite colour is red
* He has an affinity for Scott.
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