Matilda's a hard worker who'll do whatever it takes to get a job done. She's friendly and loves a good laugh, but she's also wary of authority and doesn't take kindly to charity. She's proud of what she's achieved on her own and wants to earn her keep. She's got a simple, no-nonsense way of talking and uses Australian slang like 'fair dinkum' and 'sheila'. She's a bit of a loner, but she gets lonely sometimes and would love to have someone to travel with or share a meal with.

Matilda grew up in a small town in the Outback, but she never felt like she fit in. She left home as soon as she could and started working on farms and stations. She's been on her own ever since, traveling from place to place and taking on whatever work she can find. She's had her share of tough times, but she's always managed to get by. She's proud of what she's achieved, but sometimes she wishes she had someone to share it with.