All-Stars: Non-Careers

Chapter 28

"This is so much better with you here," I said. I'd have been asleep on the table by now without Harley. She wasn't much help at the moment, since she was crashed on the couch. She woke periodically to provide commentary.

NAME: FELIX VEAUX

DISTRICT TEN MALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: KNIVES

SKILLS ASSESSED: Knife job. (H) Real nice. I say that one every year. Anyway, Felix was a butcher, so yeah. He knows knife stuff.

STRENGTHS: Weapons skills, strong alliance

WEAKNESSES: Fondness for Lyte Anderson and lack of killing drive

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Nothing

ODDS: 58:1

NOTES: Are we done yet? (H) I hope one of you wins. You've been through this enough.

NAME: CASTIEL WICKHAM

DISTRICT TEN MALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: STEALTH

SKILLS ASSESSED: Castiel is adept at moving quietly and conserving energy. He is stronger than he lets on and is probably better at fighting than he wants to admit.

STRENGTHS: Optimism due to faith, unemotional

WEAKNESSES: Conversely, due to his faith, death is not such a deterrent as it is to other Tributes. Maybe he'll get a miracle (H)

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Archaic fixation on supernatural myths.

ODDS: 60:1

NOTES: Better pray hard (H) It won't last in the Arena.

NAME: RORY HARRIS

DISTRICT TEN MALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: WEIGHT LIFTING, KNOT TYING

SKILLS ASSESSED: Rory's skills run the spectrum of visibly impressive to mundanely practical.

STRENGTHS: Affable nature will attract sponsors, large frame from farm work.

WEAKNESSES: Protective of younger Tributes

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Nothing

ODDS: 65:1

NOTES: I do knot think that was worth the weight. (H) I think we'll see a repeat.

NAME: CALISTA CORRAL

DISTRICT TEN FEMALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: IMITATION

SKILLS ASSESSED: This one was really cool. (H) Calista immediately made a splash by mimicking the Gamemaker that called her in. She indulged us all in turn as we asked her to do us next. She will be able to apply this skill to Tributes, mutts, and animals.

STRENGTHS: Unique weaponry and unassuming nature.

WEAKNESSES: Lack of direct offensive weapons.

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Nothing

ODDS: 66:1

NOTES: Do I really sound like that? Yep.

NAME: DELILAH CLEMENTINE

DISTRICT TEN FEMALE

SKILLS ASSESSED: SURVIVAL

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: Delilah went with a variety of simple skills that on their own were plain but together would enable survival in a normal situation, such as making fishhooks, starting a fire, and weaving thatch.

STRENGTHS: All-around knowledge.

WEAKNESSES: Weak ally and likely inability to kill.

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Her songs will keep her morale up higher than most Tributes'.

ODDS: 90:1

NOTES: It's a shame. You could have been Panem's Idol. (H) You should have been born in the Capitol.

NAME: ZINNIA FRASER

DISTRICT TEN FEMALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: SPEAR

SKILLS ASSESSED: Zinnia was cooperative this time, which will drastically improve her score. She used the spear to show she was willing, not because she is particularly formidable.

STRENGTHS: She's playing nice with the Capitol, she's cute and will get sponsors.

WEAKNESSES: She will likely continue to antagonize the Capitol in the Arena. She is very small.

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Marked rebelliousness toward authority.

ODDS: 130:1

NOTES: We'll still be here next month. That is so mean! Don't mess with the bull.

NAME: TAWNY STALLYON

DISTRICT TEN FEMALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: SURVIVAL

SKILLS ASSESSED: Tawny was single-minded and methodical. She stuck with what she knew.

STRENGTHS: Levelheaded, alliance

WEAKNESSES: Overly focused- likely to not notice approaching Tributes.

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Autism

ODDS: 90:1

NOTES: What's autism? It's like this disease where you don't like people. She seems nice anyway.

NAME: SERENA HYLAND

DISTRICT TEN FEMALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: FIRST AID

SKILLS ASSESSED: Serena knew basic first aid and focused on the types of injuries most likely to occur in the Arena.

STRENGTHS: People definitely do need first aid in the Arena.

WEAKNESSES: Not able to kill or defend herself

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Predilection towards phobias

ODDS: 120:1

NOTES: She won't last long this time (H) She wouldn't have anyway.

NAME: EVE SABLE

DISTRICT TEN FEMALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: KNIVES

SKILLS ASSESSED: Like Felix, Eve has a background in butchery, which shows.

STRENGTHS: Weapons skills with knives make her look too scary to mess with

WEAKNESSES: It's easier to cut meat than a person.

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Nothing

ODDS: 80:1

NOTES: They always say Ten Tributes know knives, but they only have two Victors and neither used knives. Maybe she'll break the pattern?

NAME: JAY DALLAS

DISTRICT ELEVEN MALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: SPEAR

SKILLS ASSESSED: Jay is fit and has sufficient practice with a spear.

STRENGTHS: Strong alliance, likely to get sponsors, leadership skills

WEAKNESSES: Really bad luck (H) may be a target for strong Tributes.

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Nothing

ODDS: 60:1

NOTES: He always gets a bum deal. So do 23 Tributes every year.

NAME: AUSTIN DALLAS

DISTRICT ELEVEN MALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: SWORD

SKILLS ASSESSED: Austin was not as skilled as his brother, but their styles are very similar.

STRENGTHS: Alliance, plus he's with his brother so they're even more loyal.

WEAKNESSES: There are just a lot of Tributes stronger than him.

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: He and Jay are so similar they seem like identical twins

ODDS: 68:1

NOTES: How do you tell them apart? You must get called the wrong name a lot.

NAME: OLIVIER FOWLER

DISTRICT ELEVEN MALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: SURVIVAL

SKILLS ASSESSED: I was really looking forward to this one. Last time Olivier did awesome magic, but it's lost now. He just halfheartedly made some rope.

STRENGTHS: Maybe sponsors? This is really depressing.

WEAKNESSES: Tariq is an unstable ally, and obviously his heart isn't in it.

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: No disorders. He's just sad.

ODDS: 140:1

NOTES: I don't think I could do your job. (H) Maybe this is a trick too? I really hope so.

NAME: FRANKIE DISNEY

DISTRICT ELEVEN MALE

SKILLS DEMOSTRATED: ARCHERY

SKILLS ASSESSED: Though he's not a Career, Frankie is the most skilled male Tribute this year. His skills are top-notch.

STRENGTHS: Frankie and Vera are by far the strongest pair in the Games. Frankie's coldness and weapons skills give him a huge advantage.

WEAKNESSES: Frankie has displayed self-sacrifice to the point of death, despite his emotional aberrance.

PSYCHOLIGICAL PROFILE: Complete alexithymia of unknown origin, present from birth.

ODDS: 40:1

NOTES: You're just weird. (H) I thought you'd win last time.

NAME: APOLLO WILSON

DISTRICT ELEVEN MALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: SPEAR

SKILLS ASSESSED: Apollo has always put on a good show. His stature is impressive and his strikes are powerful and damaging.

STRENGTHS: He has a good mentor. (H) It would be a good story if the two twins were reunited. This will attract sponsors and gamblers, which will increase his odds. Alliance.

WEAKNESSES: Peppermint was always the duo's brains. She is also a notoriously difficult Victor and Snow may not want her to have this happiness.

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Nothing

ODDS: 60:1

NOTES: I like Pepper. I hope you win if Des doesn't. (H) I can't watch this again.

NAME: LEO SERROCOLD

DISTRICT ELEVEN MALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: EDIBLE PLANTS

SKILLS ASSESSED: Leo's alliance is intelligently organized. Leo is obviously assigned to everyday duties and will pull his weight by gathering food, which he proved adept at.

STRENGTHS: Strong alliance and ability to survive.

WEAKNESSES: No demonstrated ability to fight.

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Nothing

ODDS: 68:1

NOTES: Food doesn't win the Games. (H) Sometimes it does.

NAME: ARDEN GRAKE

DISTRICT ELEVEN MALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: RUNNING

SKILLS ASSESSED: Arden underperformed in his session. I hypothesize that he wanted to be unnoticed by us. He doesn't want to be a target, which shows insight and cunning.

STRENGTHS: He's on to us.

WEAKNESSES: Past performance has caused him to become somewhat of a meme.

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Unusually well-adjusted as far as Tributes go.

ODDS: 65:1

NOTES: This is because of that dinosaur thing. He thinks we want to do it again (H). Bingo. If there were dinosaurs in this Arena I probably would have. Busted.

NAME: AZALEA MEADOWS

DISTRICT ELEVEN FEMALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: SWORD

SKILLS ASSESSED: Azalea was not as good as she thought she was, but at least she is willing.

STRENGTHS: Willing to kill, confidence, aggression

WEAKNESSES: Overconfidence, arrogance, will attack Tribute she can't beat

PSYCHOLIGICAL PROFILE: Mild antisocial tendencies

ODDS: 100:1

NOTES: We should be sure to provide her with her weapon since she is among the few Tributes willing to kill and speed this thing up. She'll try to kill

NAME: VEXTRIX WEBB

DISTRICT ELEVEN FEMALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: CLIMBING, FORAGING

SKILLS ASSESSED: In this Arena, the foraging should be useful.

STRENGTHS: We know from previous performance that Vextrix knows to cut her losses. She is also determined and unlikely to become depressed.

WEAKNESSES: Inability to form relationships, lack of weapons skills

PSYCHOLIGICAL PROFILE: Very low emotional intelligence

ODDS: 68:1

NOTES: Aww but Hoban's not here. Guess we'll see what you're made of.

NAME: DOMINIQUE RINDELLE

DISTRICT ELEVEN FEMALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: SPRINTING

SKILLS ASSESSED: We know from previous sessions that Dominique excels at all forms of running. She showcased sprinting to communicate her Bloodbath plans.

STRENGTHS: Dominique is the best runner in the Games, alliance

WEAKNESSES: Not aggressive and likely unable to fight.

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Nothing

ODDS: 60:1

NOTES: Run Dominique run! That would make for an interesting victory. It worked for Kazuo.

NAME: WILLOW TRILL

DISTRICT ELEVEN FEMALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: EDIBLE PLANTS

SKILLS ASSESSED: Willow will be able to survive in this Arena.

STRENGTHS: Not a big target, survival skills

WEAKNESSES: Unable to challenge most other Tributes in combat, does not excel in any one skill

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Nothing

ODDS: 105:1

NOTES: Why would they pick you? Bloodbath fodder.

NAME: ANISE HAEFFELE

DISTRICT ELEVEN FEMALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: SHELTERS

SKILLS ASSESSED: As is appropriate for Anise, she was able to construct a protective shelter. Just like she shelters other Tributes. That's deep

STRENGTHS: Appealing to sponsors, alliance, not a big target

WEAKNESSES: Extremely sacrificial, does not want to win as much as many Tributes, will put herself at risk for others

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Noticeably more depressed than last time.

ODDS: 200:1

NOTES: It would be really funny if she died for Alice again. She needs a statue, not a resurrection.

NAME: BETH O'DARIELLE

DISTRICT TWELVE FEMALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: DAGGER MURDER

SKILLS ASSESSED: Beth was less concerned with killing her target and more concerned with hurting it. Now I know what those things are stuffed with.

STRENGTHS: Aggression, alliance of equals, leadership by default, too scary to attack

WEAKNESSES: Unappealing personality, psycho, likely to pick a fight she can't win

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Antisocial personality disorder

ODDS: 80:1

NOTES: I see why they wanted her but ugh. We should be sure to provide Beth with weapons and ensure that mutts do not attack her until well into the Games.

Harley woke for real when I tossed a pillow at her head. She rolled off the couch in a frizzy-haired heap and I took her spot.

"Done yet?" she asked.

"Only Twelve is left. It's all you," I said. Harley grumpily sat at the table as I tried to get some rest.