Driff Vanderlance

"Let’s agree to not get far apart tonight, shall we?"

- Driff making a move on Robin.

Driff Vanderlance was the male tribute from District 9 in the 98th Hunger Games. He started out as a loner, though ended up becoming allies with Robin Mangrove, the two becoming the games official couple. The two were favorites of the Capitol, and districts 7 and 9. Despite their strong love, Driff was killed on the 16th day by Kris, ending the two lovers time together.

Early life
Since Driff's mother died when he was young, he has lived with his father most of his life. A couple of years ago his father got sick. At that moment Driff knew that he did not just need to fend for himself, but for his family too. He now lives in the fields part of District 9 basically living off tessarae in a small with his sick father and his loyal dog, Cade.

98th Hunger Games
Driff trained for the games and during his games training tenure he joined the career alliance. He didn't score to well, and was forgotten as another projected bloodbath death.

During the bloodbath, Driff killed the girl from 3 by accident. Driff got in a brief fight with Vincent. After spitting on Vincent, causing the careers to retch back, Driff escaped alive. During the second day, Driff found Robin entangled in a net trap. Instead of killing her, Driff became her ally, the two working together to fight off growlers and the shenaningans of the District 10 Male.

The District 10 boy eventually captured Robin, leading Driff into a trap so the gigantic rock beast would eat him. Driff narrowly escaped with Robin, before they fought the 10 boy the next day. The two lovers worked together to kill the tribute, as they grew closer and closer together, spawning a love couple.

The two were involved in a tribute battle by the river, where they made a truce with Astoria. Although Astoria died in the fight, Driff and Robin survived, keeping their love onscreen. The two were given some sponsorship, and many thought they would get home together.

Despite having multiple feast items, Driff and Robin were ambushed by Kris Jones. After a fight, Driff was mortally wounded, though Robin managed to kill Kris. Robin comforted Driff as he died, the love broken by a knife.

Legacy
Driff had a major impact on Robin's life from his death, his absence haunting her and giving her grief.

Appearance
Driff was of average height, with a thinner build. He had curly black hair and brown eyes.

Personality
Driff was a anti-social at first, though when he met Robin he became more brave and more protective.

Victims
Driff was a normal tribute who used what he could. He killed with a sickle, killing only one tribute during his games run.
 * District 3 Female (98th Hunger Games)

Trivia

 * Driff is 5'9" and weighs 130 pounds.
 * He survived 16 days in the The Hunger Games, placing 5th out of 24 tributes.