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Name: Zace Ciphra (Zayse Cif-ra)

Age: 16

District: 0

Gender: Male

Personality: Zace is a dark and quiet boy that normally wears an emotionless expression on his face. He clearly prefers not to talk to others and he usually keeps to himself, making him extremely antisocial. In fact, ever since the death of his mother, he hasn't spoken a word whatsoever. He is depressed, spending most of his time writing and listening to slow, sad music. He doesn't have many friends, although Zace doesn't particularly mind this, as he rather likes being alone. He says a quiet atmosphere helps him think, and after all these years of simply sitting in a shadowed bedroom, his thoughts soaring, he's transformed into one of the most intelligent young men in his district.

Backstory: Zace used to be happy and cheerful, believe it or not. He was a sweet little boy, always talking to people and hanging out with his friends. Lots of people liked him, because a good air always surrounded him. It was never expected for him to change the way he did. Just a few years ago, when he was 13 years old, a bomb went off in his mother's closet while his father was picking him up from school. When they returned, ambulances were parked around the house and Zace watched with horror as a Peacekeeper dragged his mother's burned corpse out of the delapitated building. They loaded her onto the ambulance and drove her away. Zace was so confused, yet scared at the same time. He was obviously old enough to know that something terrible had happened to his mom. Zace's dad told him to get in the car, and they followed the ambulance down to the District 0 hospital, where they sat in the waiting room, extremely impatient. The next day, at about four in the morning, one of the doctors stepped out and said that his mom had passed away. Zace never believed he would feel this way, the way tears formed in his eyes and his heart ached so bad he thought it had stopped beating. After the funeral, his dad often tried to reassure him, saying that his mom was safe now up in heaven, but Zace still couldn't help feeling depressed. About a year later, he had changed. He grew out his black hair and had snake bites pierced below his lip. His father got angry with him, saying that just because his mother died didn't mean he had the right to change who he was and become the emo kid that he was transforming into. Zace punched his father in the nose and angrily told him that he could be whatever he wanted to be. The two often fought, until finally, Zace's dad said he simply couldn't deal with his son anymore. His exact words were: "I may have gotten over your mother's death, but it seems like you never will." He kicked his son out, and Zace has lived at the foster home ever since.

Weapons: Zace doesn't prefer weapons, as he wouldn't do well killing another tribute, but if he must in order to defend himself, he proves to be pretty talented with some sort of blade such as a sword, katana, or some sort of long knife.

Strengths: Zace is very clever and logical, and knows several survival skills that could prove helpful in the Games. He has a good knowledge of edible plants and insects, and his physical strength is fair. He's also a pretty good swimmer.

Weaknesses: Zace can't climb to save his life. He would certainly not kill a younger tribute - actually, he'll try not to kill another tribute at all, unless it's absolutely necessary. He's a tad clumsy, as well.

Interview Angle: Zace will be quiet and a bit dark, and unless the interviewer asks him a question in which he will need to provide a full answer, he will simply respond by nodding or shaking his head.

Bloodbath Strategy: If there is something near him, whether it be a pack or a weapon that he knows how to use, he will attempt to grab it. Otherwise, he will run immediately from the bloodbath.

Alliance: Loner