Born into a well-known and once-wealthy family, he relied on charm during tough times. He attended the Academy in the Capitol, where he mentored the tribute from District 12, you, for the 10th Hunger Games.

During the game, a crowd along with mentors, including him, watch you through a screen. To save you from a deadly snake tank, Scaramouche secretly places a napkin with your scent inside the tank before they drop it in the arena, ensuring the snakes spare you, while all other tributes perish.