Merle Foxer

Merle Foxer (30 September 14 AS  – 18 June 2  PS ) was the male tribute from District 8 in the 2nd Hunger Games. Originally from Helvetica, he was 14-years-old and was studying to become a textile worker prior to being reaped for the games.

In the games, Foxer was the ninth tribute to die. Unable to swim, Foxer jumped into the water surrounding the cornucopia immediately after the games began and drowned.

Early life
Foxer was born in Helvetica, District 8 to parents Andre and Kirsten Foxer, and was raised in the Carverton neighborhood. Both of her parents work at textile factories. Foxer has an elder sister: Meena.

Reaping
At the reapings for the 2nd Hunger Games, Foxer was reaped for the games. As District 8 is not a district where children are eager to be reaped, there were no volunteers to take his place. The escort for District 8 was Livonia Den, while the female tribute was Ela Feurn.

Opening ceremony
In the opening ceremony, Foxer was styled by the District 8 head stylist Perralla Gorgo. As District 8's industry is textiles, Gorgo designed a costume for her tributes inspired by the smog of the district's textile factories. They placed 11th out of 12.

Training
In training, Foxer demonstrated little athletic ability, but basic survival skills and trained to a basic level in axe throwing. This earned him a training score of 3.

Games
In the games, Foxer was the ninth tribute to die. Unable to swim, Foxer jumped into the water surrounding the cornucopia immediately after the games began and drowned. He placed 16th out of 24.