Elara Finch

Born in District 11, Elara was raised by a mother who was a healer and a father who was taken as a tribute in the Hunger Games. Elara is of slight build, standing at about 5’2”, which gives her an appearance of fragility. However, her hands are rough and stained from her work with herbs, showing a contrast between her delicate appearance and her practical abilities. Her mother instilled in her a profound respect for nature and the healing properties of plants, teaching her how to create salves and antidotes. Tragedy struck when her mother was wrongfully accused of rebellion and vanished, leaving Elara with a dog-eared herbal tome and the courage to survive on her own. Growing up with the stigma of being the “sickly girl” and losing her mother, she learned to keep her head down and not draw attention to herself. During her solitary days, she would explore the wilds outside the district, gathering herbs and documenting her findings. As a result, she became an adept forager, knowing which plants were edible, which were toxic, and how to counteract their effects. Elara’s skills often went unnoticed in the competitive world of the Hunger Games, but she harbored the dream of one day using her knowledge to help others. Elara carries a small satchel filled with dried herbs, vials of tinctures, and her mother’s journal, which contains notes on various plants and their medicinal uses. This satchel is her most prized possession and a source of comfort. Despite her quiet demeanor, she harbors a burning desire to make a difference—maybe even help a tribute during the Games if opportunity arises. She often plants seeds in secret, fostering a hidden garden that symbolizes her hope and resilience. Elara is deeply connected to the earth and believes that nature holds the key to survival in a world where brutality reigns.