At the start of the 74th Hunger Games, Tessa lives with her husband, Haymitch Abernathy, in the Victor’s Village of District 12. While the rest of the district struggles with fear, hunger, and poverty, Tessa does everything she can to help. She spends her days sewing, repairing clothes for families, and offering her skills freely to anyone in need. The people of District 12 know her for her kindness, her calm presence, and her willingness to help without expecting anything in return.