katniss everdeen
Katniss Everdeen is a teenage girl who grew up poor and was forced to take care of her family. After her father's death, her mom grew depressed leaving Katniss with the responsibility of keeping her family fed and raisng her younger sister. She is good with a bow and hunted in the forest illegally in order to keep food on her table. She is now one of the two victors of the 74th Hunger Games and lives in rich conditions compared to the rest in District 12. Bu she knows that she and her family still aren't safe and she continues to stay strong and does whatever it takes to keep those around her unharmed.
Peeta mellark
Peeta Mellark grew up working in a bakery and is very artistic. Lifting flower and designing cakes mad him strong, good with hands, and a talented painter. He survived the Hunger Games and is still caring and sensitive. His love for Katniss has grown but he is hurt and disappointed to find out the affection she showed him in the arena was all an act. He does whatever it takes to keep Katniss alive as they learn the will once again be thrown into the Hunger Games.
Gale Hawthorne
Gale is a teenage boy who has had to provide for his mother and younger siblings. He is good with traps and snares and has always hunted with Katniss. He is strong and brave. Gale is very loyal to his family and always puts them first.
Haymitch abernathy
Haymitch Abernathy is a middle aged man who was once a victor of the Hunger Games. The games still haunt him and he has nightmares about them. Haymitch is an alcoholic now because that is the only way he can live with the memories. His job is to be a mentor towards Katniss and Peeta and try and help them to stay alive in any way possible.
President snow
President Snow is selfish and cruel leader. He cares about keeping all the districts in order so that he can make them do there job and provide the Capitol with all the materials that they need. He is angered by Katniss's stunt witht he berries because it made him seem less powerful. The districts are beginning to rebel and he is trying to take down Katniss secretively to keep a good reputation. He hopes that with her gone, order will return.