Irving Small

Irving Small (2 July 15 AS  – 19 June 1  PS ) was the male tribute from District 9 in the 1st Hunger Games. Originally from Hamby, he was 14-years-old and was studying to become a farmer prior to being reaped for the games.

In the games, Small was the twelfth tribute killed. Immediately after the games began, he ran away from the cornucopia into the woods, where he built himself his own camp. He survived in his camp for the first night, but early the second morning Small was killed by Cashmere Alexander of District 1 with a dagger while the Careers were attempting to eliminate lone tributes.

Early life
Small was born in Hamby, District 9 to parents Keith and Jen Small. His family operates a farm, where they all work and grow crops. Small is the eldest of four children; his siblings include Eric, Daniel, and Sabina.

Reaping
Small was reaped for the 1st Hunger Games by District 9 escort Pabllo Chad. As District 9 isn't a district where children are eager to be reaped, there were no volunteers to take his place. The female tribute reaped for the games was Yola Nicholas.

Opening ceremony
In the opening ceremony, Small was styled by the District 9 head stylist Winter Leigh. As District 9's industry is grain, Leigh designed a farmer costume for her tributes. They placed 10th out of 12.

Training
In training, Small demonstrated his knowledge of plants, which he planned to use to his advantage. Additionally, he learned how to wield a sword, earning him a training score of 4.

Games
In the games, Small was the twelfth tribute killed. Immediately after the games began, he ran away from the cornucopia into the woods, where he built himself his own camp. He survived in his camp for the first night, but early the second morning Small was killed by Cashmere Alexander of District 1 with a dagger while the Careers were attempting to eliminate lone tributes. He placed 13th out of 24.