Clayton Hardy District 12

He has a square face and tanned skin and has grey eyes. His sandy blonde hair is cropped short. He has a straight nose that the nostril is narrow and a tip that is pointed. He also has full lips that often curl into a crooked, mischievous smile. Clayton is tall about 6 foot 3 and is lean but still quite muscular. He's got the 'bad boy' look.

Clay is playful and fun loving. He is selfless, persistent, independent, friendly, and will say what's on his mind no matter if it hurts someone's feelings. However, he is rebellious having trouble following orders even if he knows they are right. He also can be secretive, rude, indecisive, stubborn, unforgiving, immature, vain, and exceedingly jealous. He appears aloof and cold but he cares a great deal for his loved ones and is overly protective of them.

Clay was originally from the Seam and lived next door to the Andrews. He and Ember Andrews became good friends. His father was a geologist and they were very close. When he had become ill and passed away and his mother married again within a fortnight. They moved away from the Seam to the richer part of District 12.

He doesn't like his step-father Richard as he abuses his mother. He often steps into the fights and he himself gets injured. He sneaks out almost every night with his younger sister Gemma and his half-brother Asher and stays with his eldest and dearest friend Ember. He dislikes and is very jealous of Aiden Minerd because of his relationship with Ember. He is secretly in love with her.