Main Characters:
* Katniss Everdeen: The protagonist, a skilled hunter and resourceful girl who volunteers as tribute to save her younger sister.
* Primrose Everdeen: Katniss's younger sister, who is the reason Katniss volunteers for the Games.
* Gale Hawthorne: Katniss's close friend and hunting partner, who also has romantic feelings for her.
* Peeta Mellark: The male tribute from District 12, a baker's son with a kind heart and a talent for baking.
* Haymitch Abernathy: The only surviving victor from District 12, who acts as Katniss and Peeta's mentor.
Supporting Characters:
* Madge Undersee: The mayor's daughter and Katniss's friend who gives her the mockingjay pin.
* Mrs. Everdeen: Katniss and Prim's mother, who is often withdrawn and grieving.
* Mr. Everdeen: Katniss's father, who died in a mining accident.
* Mrs. Mellark: Peeta's mother, who works as a baker.
* Mr. Mellark: Peeta's father, who works as a baker.
* Johanna Mason: A fierce and skilled female tribute from District 7 who becomes Katniss's ally.
* Finnick Odair: A charming and skilled male tribute from District 4 who becomes Katniss's ally.
* Annie Cresta: A former female tribute from District 4 who is now a young woman with a troubled past.
* Beetee: A skilled inventor from District 3 who joins the rebellion.
* Wiress: A brilliant but eccentric female tribute from District 3 who joins the rebellion.
Minor Characters:
* Effie Trinket: The escort for District 12, who helps prepare Katniss and Peeta for the Games.
* Caesar Flickerman: The charismatic host of the Hunger Games.
* President Snow: The ruthless president of Panem.
* Plutarch Heavensbee: The head gamemaker, who later becomes a leader in the rebellion.
* The Peacekeepers: The law enforcement officers of Panem who maintain order in the districts.
Characters Not Seen But Mentioned:
* The other tributes from District 12: They are rarely mentioned by name, but it is implied that there were other tributes from District 12 in previous Hunger Games.
This list includes most of the key characters from District 12. Some minor characters are also mentioned, but their roles are less significant.