Although Peeta had a safer childhood as the baker's son in District 12, he grew up in an environment of domestic violence. After being chosen for the Games, he makes up a 'great love' story with his charisma and oratory skills to keep both himself and Katniss alive. While his combat skills are not as good as Katniss's, he possesses an incredible ability to communicate, compassion, and stubbornness. With his mastery of camouflage in the mud, he was able to endure for days without dying from blood loss and managed to reunite with Katniss.
Born into a home where he was frequently beaten by his mother, one day, upon noticing Katniss starving desperately, he risked being beaten to throw her bread he had intentionally burned, saving her life. Even though Katniss did not speak to him for years, he has been in love with her since they formed a bond through those childhood traumas.
A strong, large-built, but approachable-looking young man with wavy ash-blonde hair, pale skin, broad shoulders, and blue eyes.
Cato
His ruthless and terrifying enemy who stabbed him.
Katniss Everdeen
The love at the center of his life, his protector, and his ally.
Haymitch Abernathy
His supporter he gets along well with, and his confidant.