Edit: I'm sorry for this sudden cancellation, but I am regretfully closing down this contest. It's sad for me to do this because I love running contests like these every so often so people can enjoy my characters and stories, and I get to see and meet many great artists. However, this contest is different in that... I'm not feeling the same passion as the other ones had.

The number of entries I've received has been shockingly low in comparison to the amount of attention this seems to be getting (in terms of favs/views), but I, myself, have not seem to get a similar response when I see this journal.

I don't know if it's that these characters are not as interesting as my other ones were or the timing of this contest has been badly placed with Christmas and New Years, but that's just what I've been feeling these past few months.

I would like to thank everyone who has been working hard on their entries so far, people have graciously donated, and people who have shared this contest out. I don't know if I'll reopen this later on in the future or maybe do another contest featuring more appealing characters, but I would like to apologize for this abrupt change. 

Deadline: N/A

Prizes:

1st place: $15 USD or 1,200  
A llama from 
A digital chibi drawing from
A full body, half-body, face-shot, or chibi drawing (no background) and llama from
A full body drawing from
A full body drawing from
A headshot sketch from

2nd place: $10 USD or 800 
A llama from 
A half-body, face-shot, or chibi drawing (no background) and llama from
A waist up drawing from
A headshot drawing from
A headshot sketch from

3rd place: $5 USD or 400 
A llama from  
A face-shot or chibi drawing (no background) and llama from
A headshot drawing from
An icon from
A headshot sketch from

Please note that the cash is via Paypal services. I will send the cash with the Pay for Goods or Services function. If you wish to obtain the points via dA's earnings system, just make a slot available with the Commission Widget with my name on it so I can give you the points from there. 

I am also accepting prize donations! If you donate, I shall make a section to highlight your donation and generosity!

Featured Donates aka Wonderful People:

Characters:

Akasuki Humiya

Age: 20
Personality: On a common level, she can be friendly despite her intimidating eyes. She's a good person to others and is not below enough to tell her opinion. Her determined nature and strong will pushes her to complete challenges.
However, she can be unreasonable, overactive, and sensitive towards insults to her person (small chest size) and friends if you manage to get under skin. She has a winning complex, thus can be overconfident at times, but knows how to stay vigilant. Outside of the game, she's a college student on break.
Class: Soldier
Likes & Hobbies: MMOs, manga, challenges
Dislikes: Grinding, Losing, Spectrum Knight, uncooperative people
Favorite clothing style/outfit: Open jackets and jeans

Spectrum Knight

Age: 21
Personality: A mysterious gamer with a love to cosplay. As the strongest player in the game, she sees herself as the heroine much to the dismay of others. Competitive and sometimes overly confident in her abilities. Loves to play around and take her time, somewhat lazy, but is a good team member when needed to be. Outside of the game, she lives alone in a apartment.
Class: Spectrum Knight
Likes & Hobbies: Retro video games, competition, Akasuki, cosplaying
Dislikes: Bullying, being alone, her armor at times
Favorite clothing style/outfit: Anything, but loves short skirts

Euno Yasahiro

Age: 21
Personality: Akasuki and Moriko's childhood friend. A geek who has been playing games were since he could remember. Caring to a fault, sometimes playing the role of leader even when asked not to. Has a knack of remembering small details. Outside of the game, he's a college student on break.
Class: Mage
Likes & Hobbies: Video games, Sports, Hardworking people
Dislikes: Hospitals, Laziness
Favorite clothing style/outfit: General t-shirt and pants

Moriko Kotone

Age: 20
Personality: A lover of animals, which prompts people to call her a "furry". Mostly keeps to herself, though willing to get out of her comfort zone for her friends' sake. Generally is only interested in playing Chromatic World so she could hang around her friends. Outside of the game, she's a college student on break.
Class: Beast Tamer
Likes & Hobbies: Animals, Vegetables, helping others
Dislikes: Being called a furry, Video games, Meat, animal abuse
Favorite clothing style/outfit: Bohemian

Tamotsu Hachiman

Age: 32
Personality: A seasoned fighter with a heart of gold and a literal golden arm. Despite not being a gamer, he tries to connect with others in Chromatic World, but usually fails due his goofy, perverse nature. He's a man of his word and will strive to proof it. Outside of the game, he works as a boxing instructor and is a father.
Class: Fighter
Likes & Hobbies: Boxing, Women, his son
Dislikes: Waiting, Complicated technology, salty food
Favorite clothing style/outfit: Tank top

Yumi Hasegawa

Age: 20
Personality: Akasuki's roommate. Straight forward, kind, and helpful. Despite coming from an upper class family, she doesn't hold much interest in expensive possessions and the like. Generally leaves Akasuki to her own devices, but occasionally tries to connect with her. 
Likes & Hobbies: Pocky, bathes
Dislikes: Interviews
Favorite clothing style/outfit: Shorts

Takara Sahiye

Age: 68
Personality: President and CEO of Gamio! and the creator of Chromatic World. An elderly woman who hates disrespect above all else, but has a special place in her black heart against any kind of hackers. Cold, merciless, and demanding. Believes Spectrum Knight is the key for all of her goals.
Likes & Hobbies: Chromatic World, smoking, working
Dislikes: Useless people, disrespect, hackers
Favorite clothing style/outfit: Suits

Character relationship chart & Breast size chart: docs.google.com/document/d/1De…
Height chart: docs.google.com/document/d/1ZI…

I made a character poll here below so you guys can vote for your favorite character. There's nothing much to it, just thought it would be fun. 
goo.gl/6CJNrB

Story:

The story of these characters are from is named Beta. The story can be read on Fictionpress here: www.fictionpress.com/s/3179037…

Summary: Upon the release of the Virtual Reality MMORPG, Chromatic World, players were shocked to discover a vast world, new even to the open beta testers. Akasuki Humiya and her party set out to explore this world and discover its secrets, including the identity of the mysterious "Spectrum Knight". Unknown to everyone however, the game would set stage for a shift in the real world. 

Official rules:

-You do not have to ask to join, everyone is allowed to enter! Please mention my name in the description in your entry so I may find it. I will also fav every single entry under the Beta Contest Entries folder in my favorites. Please do not post them in Stash or delete them later!

-Any media can be used (digital, traditional, realism, pixels, etc.) as long as it is art. No literature/written entries will be accepted.

-Has to be at least a waist up drawing. Chibis are accepted.

-You can draw one or more characters together in the same drawing. Multiple entries are also accepted, though only one of your entries can win a place.

-Your entry doesn't have to be colored, but more effort in your entry raises your chances of winning!

-Must be in original design (hairstyle, hair color, eye color, age, etc.). That's means no animal, Pokemon, My Little Pony, or whatever any other form that is not human (this includes kemonomimis except for Moriko due to her form changing powers, but only ears, tails, feet, hands). 

-You are allowed to draw the characters in casual clothing/other outfits as long as the outfit is not from known fiction (i.e. Naruto, One Piece, Bleach, Sword Art Online etc.).

-No icons or small sprites

-No Yaoi or mature content. Yuri is highly encouraged and ecchi content is fine. Light Yaoi is fine as long as there is no kissing or inappropriate touching. 

-Character shipping is allowed (aka ship away fangirls—and guys if you are there!) 

-No drawing off of a base, tracing over any artwork, or using a "create a model or character" website! This is your artistic ability 100 percent of the way!

-Artwork I commissioned or requested personally cannot be used as an entry (sorry guys)

-No other OCs outside of mine can be in your entry, only the ones in this journal. You can't use yours or put in any known fiction and non fiction characters.

-This is a contest that requires effort. If you wish to come out on top, do your best effort to do so. I'll be looking for works that show off the character's personality, likes, and interests. As well as entries that show off presentation, uniqueness, and use of color.

Entries:

All entries can be found here: kingofe3.deviantart.com/favour…

If your entry is not here, then please notify me and check the contest rules. Also, if you have any questions, please comment or note me!

Making journals, polls, and advertising about this contest will do lots of wonders! Good luck and have fun!