Mr. Mellark

Mr. Mellark was one of District 12's baker. His son, Peeta Mellark, was the male tribute for both the 74th Hunger Games and the 75th Hunger Games.

As a young man he wished to marry Mrs. Everdeen, who chose her husband because of his beautiful singing voice. When Katniss Everdeen, who Mr. Mellark traded with, was about to leave to the Capitol for the 74th Hunger Games, Mr. Mellark came in to say goodbye to her. He gave Katniss cookies that she later threw away and told her that he would feed Katniss' sister, Prim in her absence.

He died during the District 12 bombings.

Family
Mr. Mellark is the father of three sons, including Peeta, and is the husband of Mrs. Mellark, who is known throughout District 12 as a "witch".

Appearance
As Katniss decribes him...A broad-shouldered man with burn scars from years at the oven. The book does not say anything about his hight or weight.