Ghastek Stefanoff

Ghastek Stefanoff is a Master of the Dead and Legatus of Atlanta. His first appearance in Magic Bites
 * a top Master of the Dead, now in charge of The People in Atlanta
 * birth name Matthew Stefanoff
 * grew up in a poor family, won a scholarship to a prestigious private school
 * always smart, but never fit in
 * wanted the power and respect that would come with being a Master of the Dead
 * calculating and ruthless, highly ambitious and power hungry
 * held with Kate Daniels in Mishmar by Hugh d’Ambray
 * terrified of death after watching his mother waste away, will do anything for immortality
 * a scientist at heart
 * agrees to support Kate Daniels against Roland in return for being made her Legatus
 * between 30 and 40 years old
 * average height and thin to the point of being gaunt
 * receding light brown hair and plain features
 * dark, intelligent eyes