It could be a young girl from District 4. Her district is known for fishing, so she has great swimming and underwater skills. In the 71st Hunger Games, she could use these skills to explore parts of the arena that others can't reach, like underwater caves where she might find valuable resources or a secret passage. Her character arc could be about using her district - based skills to overcome the challenges of the games and perhaps even question the whole system of the Hunger Games.
I'm not sure specifically as it depends on the fanfiction. But it could include Katniss and Peeta since they are central in the original Hunger Games. Maybe it also has some new characters created by the fanfiction author.
The unique plot twists in 'the 1st hunger games fanfiction' make it interesting. It might deviate from the original story in unexpected ways, like giving a different backstory to a character or creating new challenges in the arena.
One idea could be to focus on a new tribute from an overlooked district. This tribute could have a unique skill, like being an expert in camouflage. They could use this skill to their advantage in the arena, hiding from other tributes and surprising them when they least expect it.
One idea could be to focus on a character who is underestimated at the start. For example, a small and seemingly weak tribute who uses their wits to survive. They could form unexpected alliances with other tributes from different districts.
One idea could be to focus on an underdog tribute who uses their wits instead of strength. For example, they might create elaborate traps in the arena. Another could be a love story between two tributes from different districts that adds an emotional layer to the brutal games. Or perhaps a story about a tribute who has a special skill like being able to communicate with animals in the arena and uses that to their advantage.
A previous victor forced to return to the Games for the 50th edition could be a great main character. Their experience from the past would give them an edge, but also a lot of emotional baggage. It would be interesting to see how they handle the new challenges and younger opponents.
A young girl from District 12 who has been secretly training in combat skills her whole life. She could be the main character, using her wits and skills to survive the games.
A descendant of Katniss could be a great main character. They would carry the legacy of their famous ancestor and face new challenges in a post - Hunger Games world. Maybe they have to deal with the expectations placed on them because of their family name.
It could be a young girl from a poor district who has been training in secret for years. She has a strong will to survive and a deep - seated desire to expose the Capitol's cruelty. Her journey through the Games could be about not just survival but also sparking a revolution among the tributes.
A girl from District 11 who is an expert at climbing trees could be a great main character. She could use her skills to hide from other tributes and also find food sources in the arena.