Edit: The contest is over at this point, thank you everyone who has joined!

Raffle Winner:


3rd Place: with

Nice bright colors along with the simple look to it. I also like the added headphones, helps make Azami feel like she's in her own world.
 
2nd Place: with

The coloring on this was done right amazing! The soft look to it combined with the calm nature of the character really makes it shine. I liked this enough to put it as my desktop wallpaper!

1st Place: with 

The strongest showing of personality. Michio's posture and expression alone tell me a lot about him. I also really like him using his powers on the chess piece instead of holding it in his hand, just because he can. This was really well done.

Honorable mentions:

Prizes:

1st place: $25 USD/2,000 or 3 month Core membership + $10 USD/800

A llama from

2nd place: $15 USD/1,200 or 3 month Core membership

A llama from

3rd place: $10 USD/800 or 2 month Core membership

A llama from  

Donated Prizes:

1st place: 

A digital halfbody drawing from
A fullbody sketch and llama from
A colored headshot from
Line art fullbody drawing and a llama from
A full colored waist up drawing from
A llama from

2nd place:

A digital halfbody drawing from
A halfbody sketch and llama from
A colored headshot from
Line art halfbody drawing and a llama from
A full colored headshot drawing from
A llama from

3rd place:

A digital headshot drawing from
A headshot sketch and llama from
A colored headshot from
Line art headshot drawing and a llama from
A no shaded headshot drawing from
A llama from

Raffle prize:

A colored headshot 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 wish to make a donation, please comment or send me a note! I shall make a section to highlight your donation and generosity!

Featured Donates aka Wonderful People:

Official art rules:

-You do not have to ask to join, everyone is allowed to enter! Please mention my name in the description of your entry so I may find it. Or at least comment within this journal so I know you've done your entry. I will also fav every single entry under the Beta Contest Entries folder in my favorites. Please do not post them in Stash, a separate website, 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). 

-You are allowed to draw the characters in other outfits as long as the outfit is not from known uniforms from popular fiction (i.e. Naruto, One Piece, Bleach, etc.). Example: Ichigo's Bankai garments, Naruto's jumpsuit, D.Gray Man exorcist uniform 

-No icons or small sprites

-No mature or explicit sexual content. I'm fine with slight ecchi content. Yuri and Yaoi are allowed. 

-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). Previous contest entries featuring these characters are also invalid for this contest, they have to be newly drawn art beyond this journal date. You can draw the same characters again if you want, but it can't be a slight edit of the same entry you did before.

-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.

-If there is a large request for a slight extension, there will only be one to two days allowed.

-In the event that there is an incredibly low amount activity for this contest (i.e. Only three entries within the first thirty days), the contest will be postponed or canceled. 

Raffle rules:

 -To enter the raffle you must create a journal about this contest using this entry format and submit your entry in the comment section below:

• Shared Journal Link:
  
• Did you favorite this journal?: [Yes or No]
  
• Are you entering this art contest?: [Yes or No]

-Just faving the journal isn't enough, please also comment with the entry form above.
-You do not have to enter the art contest to participate in the raffle. Winners of the art contest who also entered the raffle will be awarded with both prizes if they entered both.
-Only prizes will be given out to a single winner. All participates in the raffle will receive a number for entering. The winner will be decided by a randomizer.
-To increase your chances of winning the raffle, an extra raffle number(s) will be given to participates who:
1 number = Adding this journal to your favorites
2 numbers = Entering the art contest (your extra numbers for this will be discarded if your entry is not submitted by the deadline)
-I will use this site to randomize the numbers using this site: www.random.org/
-I will be sure to share a screenshot of the winning number as proof of winning
-Here is a separate journal listing showing all of the raffle participants with their assigned numbers:  Raffle Participants
In case you are only reading this journal, I am officially holding both an art contest and a raffle. This journal is to list the raffle participants so they know their place has been accounted for. If you wish to join this raffle, please refer the journal link above.
Prizes:
Raffle Prize
400 | ($5 USD)
Raffle Participants:
sei-chizu (1, 2)art-stein (3, 4, 5, 6)leolith (7, 8)Yoshimiko-chan (9, 10, 11, 12)Libe13 (13, 14, 15, 16)AkajTheNekoGirl (17, 18, 19, 20) 

Characters:

Asa Mikami


Alternate costume:  
Alternate costume 2: 
Full Character Profile
Age: 16
Personality: Twin sister of Grant Mikami, though acts more like the older sibling. She's mostly a responsible person and likeable to others, but has a short temper which can make her have poor judgments at times. Well educated and determined, can be a nag with good intentions. 
Likes and Dislikes: +Cooking +Drama/Romance movies +Chewing ice cubes +Spending time with friends/family +Cats
-Wasting time -Bullies -Being alone -Diet drinks -Paper cuts
Powers: Ice Manipulation

 -Guardian: Saturn


Full Character Profile
Age: Unknown, physically appears to be in early 20s
Personality: Asa's faithful Guardian. An honorable warrior who cares only for the safety and well being of his master. Despite his tough exterior, once his helmet is removed he gets easily flustered by his "bishie" appearance. Though mostly silent, he works well with others. 
Likes and Dislikes: +Honorable fights +Stargazing +Swordsmanship +Asa +Water
-Outdoor activities -Removing his helmet -His face -Dishonorable fights -Food
Powers: Space-Time Manipulation, Gravity Manipulation

Grant Mikami

Alternate Costume 1 & 2: 
Full Character Profile
Age: 16
Personality: Twin brother of Asa Mikami. An otaku through and through, very critical about latest anime/manga/video games. Not very sociable around others (especially girls), a bit brash in how he speaks. Despite hating being treated like a little brother, he cares a lot about his sister. Secretly loves pop idols, though is embarrassed to admit it.
Likes and Dislikes: +Anime/Manga/Video Games +Pop Idols +Writing +Dogs +Candy
-Politics -People touching his ahoge -Feeling weak -Horror movies -Being made fun of
Powers: None
Additional Info: Has a large scar across his chest

 -Guardian: Maruchi


Full Character Profile
Age: Unknown
Personality: An abnormal guardian directly attached to Grant's back. Narcissistic to a fault, believing he is the strongest Guardian alive and really only cares for himself, food, or Grant's safety (at times). However, he drains most of his energy easily. For some reason, he can talk without opening his mouth and see without ever blinking. 
Likes and Dislikes: +Himself +Showing off +His powers +Food +Finding out new things
-Following orders -Waiting -Not eating -Losing -People stronger than him
Powers: Elemental Generation (only one element at a time), Limited Shapeshifting 

Lola Minagami


Alternate costume: 


Alternate costume 2: 
Alternate costume 3: 
Full Character Profile (spoilers)
Age: 16
Personality: A quiet, petite girl with a sharp tongue. Cares deeply for her friends even if she doesn't show it through her emotions. Is capable of smiling, though only when something amuses her. 
Likes and Dislikes: +Sentai shows and heroes +Cute clothes +Outdoors/Camping +Cosplaying +Dramatic posing
-Being short -Holding a grudge -Waking up early -Bitter food -Villains
Powers: Summoning a black broadsword

Momo Shibaki



Alternate Costume: 
Full Character Profile
Age: 17
Personality: Former childhood friend of Asa and Grant. A hotheaded bombshell with an assertive flair. Carries herself with a mature aurora, but can be quite childish, especially when angered. She has a secret loving side to herself as a middle child with a one year old baby sister.
Likes and Dislikes: +Marksmanship +Watching old movies +Baby sister +Grooming hair +Okonomiyaki
-Her given name -Being cuddled/teased -Ghosts -Fire puns -Coffee
Powers: Summoning dual red pistols and fire manipulation 

 -Guardian: Gale, Mistress of the Wind

Full Character Profile
Age: Unknown, physically appears to be in early 20s
Personality: Momo's faithful Guardian. A graceful woman who loves music and dancing. She treats Momo with the utmost respect, but occasionally treats her like an younger sister. Though she treats everyone in a kind manner, she isn't afraid to state her opinion and hates being underestimated. Doesn't understand modern culture.
Likes and Dislikes: +Traditional Japanese dancing and music +Kimonos +House work +Calligraphy +Chinese dresses
-Most modern dance and music -Modern technology -Overly polite men -Alcoholic drinking -Not wearing a kimono
Powers: Wind manipulation

Mathys Bellrock


Full Character Profile
Age: 17
Personality: Generally comes across as a scary gangster, but tries too hard to be a bad boy that he's an outcast among his peers. Underneath his attention seeking nature, he's actually a really chill guy and is the smartest student in school. Can be a jerk sometimes. Acts as Grant's senior. Has a hidden fear of (large) breast.
Likes and Dislikes: +The movie, Grease +Cute girls +Fighting +Dancing +Spicy food
-Smoking -Large breast -Overbearing people -Sea food -Student Council
Powers: None

Tina Wilson

Full Character Profile (spoilers)
Age: 28
Personality: Asa, Grant, and Lola's homeroom teacher. A laidback woman who occasionally comes off as unreliable or lazy. As an older Beta, she makes sure future Betas can live a life without being misguided. Most of her jokes are horrible. Is a history nerd. 
Likes and Dislikes: +Sleeping +History +Expensive Cars +Children +Strawberry Ice cream
-Contact lenses -Her heighten smell senses -Suddenly waking up -Substitute teachers -Vanilla ice cream
Powers: Heighten senses

 -Guardian: Grace


Full Character Profile
Age: Unknown, physically appears to be 16
Personality: A pint sized girl with a larger than life attitude. Sees everyone as a threat and trusts no one but her own master. Determined to help others, but is not a fighter in any sense of the word. 
Likes and Dislikes: +Handsome men +Cute clothes +Being useful +Sewing +Decoration
-Heights -Beautiful women -Being useless -Being called a child -Loud noises
Powers: Enclosing wounds and binding (via hairpin)

Link Webster

Full Character Profile (spoilers)
Age: 25
Personality: A frightening, mysterious man. Under his calm demeanor hides a serial killer who wants power above all else. Strong believer of Social Darwinism. Works as a teacher for some reason.
Likes and Dislikes: +Studying +Wine +Interior Design +Yellow +Grapes
-Feeling weak -Candy -Poor design work -Arrogance -Cats 
Powers: Enhanced speed and strength

Sumiko Bessho

Alternate Costume: 
Alternate Costume 2: 
Full Character Profile
Age: 30
Personality: As the principal of a school, she does her job with little flaw and is a role model for young girls with her ladylike demeanor. However, she is a hopeless romantic and is not very good with dealing with guys, acting a bit shy towards them. She is also capable of being quite honest and tends to ramble about love, which makes many of her female friends not like her.
Likes and Dislikes: +Romance +Her job +Daydreaming +Working with others +Tea
-Rudeness -Skimpy clothing -Violence -Old men -Carbonated drinks
Powers: Cancelling out powers

Lily Hood

Alternate Costume: 
Alternate Costume 2: 
Full Character Profile
Age: Unknown, physically looks to be around early 20s
Personality: A cunning witch with a high winning complexion and superiority attitude. Believes everyone is under her and people stronger than her can be used as tools to her plans. Cares for no one but herself, but if she gains a small attachment with someone, she will generally feel less antagonistic towards them.
Manipulative, mischievous, intelligent, and has a wicked sense of humor. Keeps serious and minor grudges. Curses with a British tongue.
Likes and Dislikes: +Magic +Wildlife +Parties +Her broom +Spicy food
-Humanity -Modern view on witches -Loud noises -Heat -Bitter food

Bartholomew Eusta

Full Character Profile (spoilers)
Age: 105
Personality: A somewhat bitter old man who controls one of the wealthiest companies in Japan. His strongest desire is to regain his youth by any means necessary. Living longer than most auto-Betas, his wisdom and intellect is nearly unchallenged. 
Likes and Dislikes: +His company +His employes +Lord, his Guardian +Liquid medicine +Simple food
-Being old -Betas -Wasting time -Hour long meetings -Pills
Powers: None

 -Guardian: Lord

Full Character Profile (spoilers)
Age: Unknown
Personality: Eusta's Guardian. One of the oldest Guardians known. Only knows how to destroy and follows Eusta's orders. Deemed more demon than Guardian.
Likes and Dislikes: +Fighting +Killing +Destruction +Challenges +His power
-Waiting -Not fighting -Elemental attacks -Weak foes -Allies
Powers: Lighting Manipulation, God-like strength 

Ryotaro Uchiyama

Full Character Profile (spoilers)
Age: 17
Personality: A seemingly simple student that hides his power. In truth, he is one of the few Reversed auto-Betas in existence. His quiet nature makes it hard to tell his real emotions and intentions. Speaks with a sharp, direct tongue.
Likes and Dislikes: +Office work +Meditation +Strong willed people +Kendo +Omu-rice
-Himself -His real job -Most people -Wasting time -Meat

Occupation: Student Council Vice President
Powers: Conjuring a sword, Superhuman speed

Michio Kawatawa


Full Character Profile
Age: 17
Personality: A rough and tough punk who likes being in charge. His position allows him to get away with fights and his telekinesis powers make him a force to be reckoned with. To those stronger than him though, he will kiss up to them to avoid getting hurt. However, the one person he hates to lose to is Mathys Bellrock, whom he considers to be his arch-rival (even though Mathys barely sees him as such). One of the few Reversed auto-Betas in existence.
Likes and Dislikes: +His school +His job +Fighting +Authoritative figures +Oden
-Losing -Lazy students -Gang members -Mathys Bellrock -Eggplants

Occupation: Head of the Disciplinary Committee
Powers: Telekinesis

Azami Toda
 

Alternate Costume: 
Full Character Profile
Age: 16
Personality: A timid girl who has a deep passion for video games and electronics. She mostly wishes to get along with others and prefers to handle situations in the lightest, safest manner possible. A bit gullible and easy to fool, despite being quite smart. Sweet nature can lead to some unwanted situations, unintentionally attracting the hearts of others (guys and girls alike). Not good at standing up for herself. 
Likes and Dislikes: +Technology +Mathematics +Video games +Animation +Sweets
-Violence -Racing games -Property damage -Natto -Tongue twisters

Occupation: Student Council Treasurer
Powers: Technology manipulation

Ayame Toda

Alternate Costume: 
Full Character Profile
Age: 16
Personality: A genius with a snobbish demeanor and twin sister of Azami. Dislikes people in general, but hates those who waste time and are incompetent. If she sees someone with potential, she'll act a little more friendly towards them. Rather humorless and is always seen working or studying. Deemed as the "evil twin" by others and is rumored to be a fan of erotic novels.
Likes and Dislikes: +Reading +Hard workers +Student council work +Studying +Sweets
-Lazy people -Grant Mikami -P.E. -Natto -Opera

Occupation: Student Council Secretary 
Powers: Tracking and teleportation
 
Vera Lantsova

Alternate Costume: 
Full Character Profile
Age: 19
Personality: Tries to act serious and in charge, but most people let her unique accent lessen how they treat her. Mostly uncooperative and a bit rude, though recognizes authority and respects people who can stand up for themselves. One of her greatest strengths is her intelligence and knowledge of multiple languages. Her greatest weakness is control over her lust for life essence (which is not limited to blood), which she considers herself a "delicate lady who must never resort to temptation". 

Likes and Dislikes: +Language +Traveling +Ice Skating +Strawberries +Old cartoons
-Supernatural activities -Stereotyping -Vegetables -Her wings -Lily Hood

Powers: Superhuman condition, flight, slight psychokinesis and pyrokinesis

Gelicia Royal
 


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Alternate Costume 2: 
Full Character Profile
Age: 19
Personality: Quite nonchalant, sort of easy to talk to despite her strange appearance. More of an indoors person. Can use wrapping on her body to attack like appendages. She tends to be alone or with her partner Vera. As an American, she has trouble communicating with others that speak different languages and relies on Vera to speak for her in those situations.

Likes and Dislikes: +Ninjas +Old cartoons +Sketching +Movies +Ice cream
-Sports -Traveling -Violence -Discrimination -Lily Hood 

Powers: Superhuman condition, wrapping appendages

Zambi

Full Character Profile
Age: 20
Personality: Bullied all her life because her size and muscles, Zambi decided to use her body to help her family's aquarium business. Carefree and kind, but not always willing to help others. While she actually dislikes solving problems with violence unless it is necessary, she isn't afraid to beat someone up if they cause trouble.

Likes and Dislikes: +Aquatic life +Boy bands +Swimming +Barbecue Potato Chips +Sharks
-Squirrels -Bullying -Sweets -Eating aquatic life -Her fins

Powers: Superhuman condition, Shapeshifting into a shark humanoid

Leala Cadhla

Full Character Profile
Age: 17
Personality: Mathys' personal maid and old childhood friend. After her mother's death, she took up her job to look after the Bellrock household. Her unusually calm nature can be unsettling to some, but she always treats others in an orderly manner. Has problems getting along with anyone else besides Mathys, whom she cares for above all else. A bit of a closet pervert.
Likes and Dislikes: +Her job +Ballroom dancing +Ghost stories +Tea +Mathys
-Loneliness -Other maids -Anyone rude to her master -Coffee -Salt

Valkyrie

Alternate Costume: 
Weapon: 
Full Character Profile
Age: Unknown, appears to be in early 20s
Personality: A devoted warrior that serves the Spirit King. Has a strong dislike for Saturn due to a previous argument. Strangely interested in the concept of death
Likes and Dislikes: +Concept of death +Human nature +Strong Warriors +Training +Spirit King
-Swords -Disobeying Guardians -Modern day technology -Heavy armor -Saturn
Powers: Energy manipulation and flight

Height chart: docs.google.com/document/d/1lC…

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/7KYoVf

Story:

The story of these characters are from is named Beta. The story can be read on Fictionpress here: www.fictionpress.com/s/3088257…

Summary: Twins, Asa and Grant Mikami had always lived normal lives until one day they were saved by a mysterious man. Since then, their lives have turned upside down as they walk into the vast world of Betas.

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!