Clara Ryder [District 7]

If angels fell from the sky, it's quite possible that one was picked off the ground and named Clara. Although her beauty is one not commonly found, Clara Ryder does indeed have the face of an angel, and no one has disagreed since her birth.

This delicate beauty from district seven is the epitome of what most women hope to achieve surgically, although she was blessed with it naturally. She stands at a height of five feet nine inches and weighs around 140 pounds. She has a rather slim build with a small chest, tight waist, and slight curve to her hips and thighs. One thing that is most notable about Clara are her long and slender legs, which are distinctly attributed to her height. Her skin is pale with an olive undertone, and during the summer she manages a light tan. Her arms and fingers much like her legs and long and slender, and overall she has a dainty quality about her.

Her face is what most strangers note immediately, and they have good reason to. She has a heart-shaped face with high cheekbones and a rounded chin. Her nose is slender like most of her features and fits her face beautifully. Regardless of the weather her lips remain a light tan color and are full and normally stuck in a pout. Although she doesn't do it purposefully, her mouth just seems to take on that shape no matter what. The most striking quality on her face are definitely her eyes. Exaggerated by a thick feminine brow her almond shaped eyes are a piercing crystal blue and appear transparent at times. Her hair is a lovely chocolate/caramel brown, depending on the light and she styles it according to her mood. It normally falls to her breasts in light wavy curls, but when she presents herself at parties its styled up in curls or a bun.

Thankfully because of her station in life, Clara owns an array of dazzling clothes. She normally enjoys dressing herself in tights, skirts and blouses, but isn't shy to adorn a lovely party dress. In addition she absolutely loves blue jeans and always wears different styles of pumps and boots. She isn't much for sneakers, but has a pair just in case. Regardless of the amount, she really isn't someone who's obsessed with it all. Clothing isn't necessarily her passion, she just uses it as a means of expressing herself in a crowd. She rather enjoys her hats and scarves and can always be found wearing either.

Even though Clara may live a comfortable life, and has looks some would die for, it hasn't made her grow into a pretentious individual. Rather the opposite in fact.

Ara is a humble girl who puts others before herself and always makes sure of others well-being. She cares abundantly for her family and has a massive soft spot for children. She believes aiding in some of her mothers births has caused her to cherish children and she can't stand seeing a single one in pain. Clara usually can't stand seeing anyone in pain, it begins to hurt her.

She has a soft demeanor and speaks when spoken to and is very polite. Her parents raised a lady and she acts as such. Although most assume she was forced to be prim and proper, she finds it absolutely ludicrous. Just because someone was raised with manners and values doesn't mean they had to be forced to as children. Whenever she deals with strangers she's cautious yet confident. She likes letting people know that she isn't easily scared off, but at times her quietness confuses people.

Unlike most teenage girls, Clara is absolutely terrified of boys. She isn't very sure why, but she tends to panic around the opposite sex. Crazily enough she is extremely comfortable around her own father and loves little baby boys and toddlers. It's only when she's approached by a boy her own age does she begin to hyperventilate and almost pass out. Her mother believes it's nerves and hormones, but Clara isn't convinced. She believes there's something mentally off about her when it comes to men.

Despite her caring personality, Clara at times tends to burden herself with way too much responsibility. Whenever she's caring for others she tends to forget about herself, and usually harms herself in the process. It's always been a constant battle internally and with balancing her time, but she just can't. She needs to help others in order to thrive herself. If exhaustion and weariness are side effects, she learns to cope.

Noah Ryder was a man who knew District 7 like the back of his hand. Growing up he marveled at the wide expanse of trees and enjoyed the serenity the forests had to offer. Never in his wildest dreams did he expect to make it to his last reaping, but thankfully the odds were in his favor. He managed to stay alive and focused the rest of his life on establishing a career and family he could put all of his time and love into.

Lilly Ryder absolutely adored her husband and his business. Unlike most who cut down trees in seven for paper, or lumber or other wood related businesses, Noah was a man that looked within; literally. Knowing well that syrup was a favored commodity in the Capitol, they did love their sweets, he set up a syrup mill with the inheritance of his late parents and devoted all of his time and effort into making sure it would be efficient and productive.

Luckily for the Ryders after a few hard and grueling years their mill became quite popular, and soon enough they expanded and brought in a substantial amount of profit. It was wonderful for their hard work to have paid off and Lilly even opened up a small shop in the town square so that the people of her own district could enjoy the wonderful syrup they harvested from the beautiful trees that became their livelihood. Finally with enough security in their jobs and home the Ryders decided to start a family; and a family they indeed started.

Being the oldest of six siblings was never daunting for Clara. She rather enjoyed having a large family, the more the merrier was their motto. The Ryders were a supportive bunch, always looking out for one another, and making sure to be active in their community. If there was one thing they were known for it was their kindness, a trait both Noah and Lilly made sure to instill in each of their children.

Despite the reapings, which were annual horrors to the family, the Ryders knew of pain and suffering and didn't live sheltered lives. They were out and about doing all they could. Clara in particular took to tending for children as a babysitter in her younger years, and then began to volunteer in a daycare. Each child had his or her own way of giving back to the community, and their parents couldn't be happier.

Although at times it was hard for Clara to constantly be used as an example for her younger siblings, she did the best she could to stay out of trouble. She enjoys her life and is grateful for the sacrifices her parents have made in order to have their mill and their family. She hopes one day to be as successful, but knows she must wait till after her eighteenth year of life. She's still the Capitol's puppet and prays the arena never finds her.

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