Friend of Katniss and Gale from District 12, mentioned in conversation.

Prim's beloved cat, initially disliked by Katniss but tolerated for Prim's sake.

Citizens of District 12 including coal miners from the Seam and merchant class families.

District 12's Capitol escort, bubbly but increasingly troubled by the Games.

Katniss's best friend and hunting partner from District 12.

Former victor from District 12 and mentor to Katniss and Peeta.

Gale's mother who works as a healer and washerwoman in District 12.

Various traders at the Hob (black market) where Katniss sells game and buys supplies.

Victor of the 74th Hunger Games, struggling with PTSD and President Snow's threats.

Katniss's deceased father who died in a mine explosion, taught her to hunt and sing.

Prim's goat, purchased with Katniss's winnings and provider of milk and cheese.

Neighbor who helps watch Prim while Katniss is away.

Mayor's daughter and Katniss's friend, who gave her the mockingjay pin.

Mayor of District 12, father to Madge and politically careful.

Wealthier citizens of District 12 who own shops and businesses, including the bakery.

Hybrid birds that can repeat human songs, created from Capitol jabberjays and mockingbirds.

Peeta's father who runs the bakery in District 12. Kind man who once gave bread to starving Katniss.

Katniss's mother, a former apothecary who withdrew after her husband's death.

Peeta's harsh mother who runs the bakery with her husband. Known for her sharp tongue.

Mayor's wife, mother to Madge, suffers from headaches and takes medicine.

Co-victor trying to protect Katniss while maintaining their fake romance.

Peeta's two older brothers who work in the family bakery.

Gale's little sister, the youngest of the Hawthorne children.

President of Panem who threatens Katniss and her loved ones.

Katniss's younger sister, the reason she volunteered for the first Games.

Various symbols of resistance including the mockingjay pin and three-finger salute.

Person mentioned in District 12 conversation, friend of Katniss and Gale.

One of Gale's younger brothers.

Coal miners who work in the dangerous mines of District 12, mostly from the Seam.

President Snow's various threats and intimidation tactics against Katniss and her loved ones.

Friend of Gale from District 12 who hunts and works with him.

One of Gale's younger brothers.