I'll bite. A. because this story fits with the stuff i like and it intrigues me. B. because you intrigue me for some reason that i can't describe, o.O (i'm a creep, don't hurt me! :P )

I'm going to start out with one character unless we appear to be short handed and you need me to create another one or two...I find that multiple seems to clog things up If I did make another one, it would be a female. Working on my main character right now.

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Name: Lan Ilsidor
Race: Human
Age: 21
Sex: Male
Appearance: Short black hair with a silver streak of hair down the center about an inch across. Soft brown eyes, nearing 6 feet tall, and weighs in around 180 pounds. Very fit but not overly muscular, fair skin. Wears a black cloak, simple dark leather armor. Black gauntlets with dragons sketched all over it that he acquired from his grandfather. Has two swords both sheathed on his right hip side by side. Another one strapped on his back with the hilt facing his left shoulder. Keeps a dagger sheathed in the crook of his back that is held up by a leather string that goes all the way around his chest and is attached to a metal slab that sits over his heart.
Weapon: Three swords that he is highly trained to use, sometimes carries a shield. A few daggers if he finds them. Knows how to use a bow but doesn’t carry one with him.
History: His grandfather was a commander who was commanded to hunt down dragons that found a way to get free back when they were slaves. He didn’t enjoy the job, but learned a lot from it. His father was also a general in the army, though he admittedly didn’t learn as much. The two of them agreed that something was not right in the land, so they taught Lan all they knew about not only fighting people, but dragons since he was 5 years old. His grandfather gave him his gauntlets when he was 16, and died shortly after. Lan is now setting out from his homeland of Kaninkarr where his father raised him to see what he can do for his rightful homeland. Is an expert in dual wield combat, single sword combat, combat tactics/leading an army, and how to fight a dragon.

How does that look to you? If its okay, I wouldn't mind meeting your *fighter* character some time before the tournament, since they're starting in the general same area, but thats up to you.