Brutus, 18?- District Two
When I was a little kid, I dreamed of the day I'd be old enough to join the Academy. I fought pretend battles with my German Shepherd Dioskilos, pretending he was a fearsome mutt. I pressed my nose against the glass and watched the older kids doing all the cool things I wasn't allowed to do yet. Every day I hoped to see a real fight break out, or to see someone mess up so something really exciting happened.
As soon as I was old enough, I joined the fight. My days revolved around exercises and training. When the Academy doors opened for the day, I was waiting outside. When they closed for the night, the janitor shooed me out and I went home to practice whatever I'd been having trouble with. I ate truckloads of carbs and sucked down protein shakes like soda. Even my sleep was scheduled. I wanted a piece of the real action, and no one was going to take it from me.
When I was eighteen, my number was up. I tore through the competition like paper, crippling two other boys who wanted my slot. Everyone wanted to be the top dog, but there was only room for one. I smashed through anyone in my way and took my prize like a champion.
My Games lasted three weeks, and they were the best three weeks of my life. The Arena exulted with the sound of breaking bones and smashing skulls. I was finally able to run free and wild, killing anyone I wanted in any way I wanted. When I stood alone, my final victim broken at my feet, I knew these would be the glory days I would look back on.
My greatest sadness was that I could only win the Games once. After Victory I became a Mentor, giving the best of the best the final sharpening they needed to follow my footsteps. Those that won gained my respect, and those who lost had my commendation for their valor.
Middle age stole across me, and old age crept at the horizon. I knew soon my strength would run away from me, and my hunter's edge would grow soft. I vowed never to let my worst nightmare come true, and the announcement of the Quell brought fire to my blood. My glory days would live again, and may they never end.
"I volunteer as Tribute!"
Brutus was in the movie, so... pretty sure you all know what he looks like. I feel presumptuous adding to canon characters, so I didn't give a last name.