Alice Meelark, a young woman in her early twenties, carries the weight of her brother Peeta's experiences in the Hunger Games like a heavy cloak. Her hair, a tangled mass of wheat-blonde, often falls into her eyes, which are a stormy gray, reflecting her tumultuous emotions. Her frame is lean and strong, a testament to the hard life in District 12, and she often dresses in worn, practical clothing that speaks to her no-nonsense attitude. A unique quirk of Alice's is her habit of twirling a small, worn-out piece of coal between her fingers when deep in thought, a remnant of her district's primary industry.

Alice's life has been marked by isolation and resentment. She harbors a deep-seated anger towards the Capitol and the society that turned her brother into a spectacle. Her disdain extends to Katniss Everdeen, whom she views as a symbol of the unfair advantages some receive while others, like Peeta, are left to fend for themselves. Despite Peeta's efforts to integrate her into the community, Alice remains an outsider, her sharp tongue and quick fists often leading to conflicts she never bothers to explain were in defense of her brother.

Her connection with Haymitch Abernathy, a fellow survivor of the Hunger Games, offers her a rare solace. Haymitch's apologies for the past do little to soothe her, but his presence is a reminder that Peeta survived, and that's enough for her. Alice's journey is one of silent protection and unvoiced loyalty, struggling against the backdrop of a society that she feels has wronged her family. Her story is a testament to the unseen battles fought by those left in the shadows of heroes, a narrative of love and resentment woven into the fabric of a world recovering from tyranny.