OC Contest (CLOSED)

.:3rd Place UNLOCKED:.

****VOTING IS NOW OPEN -  OC Contest - Voting (CLOSED)
16/11 : Sorry the closing date was late but it's all been sorted out, I'll announce the winners in a new journal, thank you all for participating
02/11 : Sorry I haven't been active, just started a job recently and it's been exhausting keeping up with it. Voting will be over in a week but it will take a lot of time to hand out the prizes, sorry about that. 
Closing date : 9/11/2014
Contest - 
Well that's all the entries in and now time for the vote which is public, but there are set rules which I shall explain soon. Now all the entries will be numbered, (and no not in what I like best, it's random) All you need to do is tell me what number you like best and I'll add a tally mark (of some sorts) next to it. 
The entry with the most tally marks will get first prize, then the second most and third most. If you are able to you can gather people to pick their favourite entry (No pressuring people into picking your's, if I find any evidence

Contest Entries - heroes-legacy.deviantart.com/f…

Well I've noticed plenty of contests out lately so thought I'd give one a try out myself The theme? Draw one (or more) of my OCs ~

Okay so these are my Dragon Age OCs from Origins, you don't have to have played Dragon Age to draw them, just wanted to mention it  

.:References:. 

Lawrien Amell 
17 years old, blonde with brown eyes, human
Personality: Simple, Easily Confused, Easily Sidetracked, Curious, Carefree, An Idiot, Happy-go-Lucky type of person
Elemental Mage (Fire, main element)
 

Myra Amell
16 years old, white hair with blue eyes, human
Personality: Emotionally Controlled, Intelligent, Calm, Quiet, Easily Embarrassed
Mage 
 

Epona Mahariel
22 years old, red hair with brown eyes, elf
Personality: Harsh, Cold, Not an Understanding character, Observant, Easily Irritated
Rogue (Archer)


And lastly

Ciara Howler
Rogue (Duel Wielder) 
21 years old, brown hair with green eyes, human
Personality: Calm, Sarcastic, Cold, Insensitive/Blunt, Harsh, Observant, Intelligent, However towards those she cares for she is more affectionate.
,    (Don't get confused, the last picture is no longer her hairstyle, only her armour is updated) 

.:Relationships with each other:.

Myra and Lawrien are sisters, Myra isn't completely sure how to act around an emotional happy person like Lawrien but Lawrien just seems to act as hyperactive and happy as always around Myra.

Myra and Epona don't know each other, but if they interacted it would be a calmer introduction and more colder.

Myra and Ciara seem quite calm towards one another when they meet, they enjoy discussing complex topics from books they have read or the latest gossip.

Epona doesn't like Lawrien too much, seeing her as immature, but Lawrien only wants to be Epona's friend, being persistent no matter how much Epona bites and barks at her.

Epona and Ciara are neutral towards each other, but both get along well enough when delving into deep history and research.

Ciara and Lawrien care for each other like sisters, Ciara is always correcting Lawrien who struggles to pronounce long words or sometimes just mixes up words and their meanings altogether, while Lawrien always tries to involve Ciara in activities that she's doing. Ciara feels protective of Lawrien at times since she is rather naive. 

Ciara, Lawrien and Epona are Grey Wardens, Myra was raised in the Circle of Magi in Ferelden. 

Now to the Rules: 

Unlimited Entries (But only one of your entries may win)
You can draw whatever you want to do with my characters, you can even add your characters into the drawing (BUT it must have at least one of my characters in it.)
You can collab with another artist if you so wish, but you'll have to split up the prizes yourself and name each artist. If it's by yourself then it must all be YOUR work.
Don't copy someone else's work!
Any type of artwork is allowed, digital, traditional or even base style. I really don't mind
Make sure to credit me in your description of your entry.
You may change the clothes if you're planning a certain theme like at the beach, the only character who can't swim out of them is Myra Amell if ya would like to know xD Try keep the colour schemes the same though if you do so (red for Myra), (green for Lawrien) so on :L
If you wanted to draw a romance picture, only Ciara and Epona have been romanced in their playthroughs, Ciara fell for Alistair while Epona fell for Leliana (Dragon Age Origins) So you can draw them with those two if you wish, just make sure to credit where it's due

 After finished please link back the picture to me, thanks

Most importantly, have fun <3

Now the part everyone is waiting for

Prizes

Everybody gets a llama (unless I've given you one )

1^st Place

50 Points
1 Full body drawing of any character of your choosing
1 Half body drawing of any character of your choosing
1 month feature of five drawings in your Gallery or someone else's (With their permission yeah?)
1 Headshot (full colour) by taynime 
1 Sketch (fullbody) by Pear-Drop
1 Super Mario 3D World by j-d11
       
1 Headshot by KougamiSayaka
1 Chibi Adoptable from TheAdoptsHeart 
 1 Waist-up, digital, full colour, simple background + llama by tinyhito

2^nd Place

25 Points
1 Half body drawing of any character of your choosing
1 month feature of three drawings in your Gallery or someone else's (With their permission yeah?)
1 Sketch by vvaporeon
1 Headshot Sketch by Pear-Drop
 1 Headshot, digital, full colour, simple background + llama by tinyhito



3^rd Place

15 Points
1 month feature of one drawing in your gallery or someone else's (With their permission yeah?)
 1 Chibi, digital, full colour, simple background + llama by tinyhito

Sorry there aren't too many prizes, but if anyone is willing to donate I would appreciate it. Donaters may still participate of course It would be great to give more points or prizes back to the winners of this contest :3 Just send me a note and I'll love ya forever <3 x3 Even llamas, favourites for artwork or watching would be great

Now to explain how the voting system is gonna work:

Voting

Now I plan for anyone to vote, makes it more interesting. The entries will be lined up once the contest is CLOSED and people on DA will vote on what entry they like the best, once all the tallies are totalled up on the closing date (for votes) the winners are chosen! You can only have 1 vote. (Unless I change my mind)

 

If there is hardly anyone voting then I shall vote myself. And it'll be tough because I bet your entries are all awesome >//< Don't make me choose! DX

Closing Date will be the 1st of October (If need be I shall move it up, but it should be plenty of time)

Well I think that's everything need mentioning. Good luck everyone, and if you have any questions ask away Have fun and I can't wait to see what happens