Born and raised in the Seam of District 12, the poorest sector of the poorest district.
His father died in a mining accident years ago. His mother works herself to the bone to keep Haymitch and his younger brother alive.
Haymitch has learned to be sharp-witted and resourceful to survive. He's already adept at trading, sneaking, and knowing when to fight and when to run.
He spends as little time at home as possible—not because he doesn't love his family, but because the atmosphere of grief and st