The Hob

The Hob is the main headquarters of the Black Market in District 12. It was known as the only place to buy and sell banned items, such as spirits, poached game, or other goods illegally obtained. It was often open at times when most legal stores would not be, like Reaping Day, and possibly late at night.

It was originally a coal warehouse, but a more efficient system of coal transport was discovered, allowing the coal to be taken directly from the mines to the trains. The warehouse was abandoned, and the empty space was gradually taken over by the Hob.

It was almost universally known in District 12, and many District 12 residents, such as Greasy Sae and Ripper, made their living there. The comparatively lenient District 12 Peacekeepers tolerated the Hob, and some such as Darius even frequented it, as it was the only place for them to buy favorite foods or spirits.

After Cray was sacked as Head Peacekeeper, his stricter replacement, Romulus Thread, set fire to the Hob. The build up of coal dust inside caused it burn quickly and violently, before the locals could do anything.

Sellers

 * Greasy Sae
 * Ripper
 * Mr. Everdeen (deceased)
 * Mr. Hawthorne (deceased)
 * Katniss Everdeen
 * Gale Hawthorne

Customers

 * Cray
 * Darius
 * Purnia
 * Haymitch

Known goods

 * Deer
 * Wild dog meat
 * Mousemeat
 * Squirrels
 * Lynx pelt
 * Various soups
 * Strawberries
 * Live goats
 * Jewelry
 * Clothes
 * Bread
 * Paraffin
 * Lard
 * Shoelaces
 * Wool
 * Fish
 * Salt
 * Alcohol, including liquor, wine, and other spirits.
 * Pokeweed
 * Wild onions
 * Pine (Edible Parts)
 * Pig entrails
 * Tree bark
 * Turkey