Trouble on Tournament Grounds

Once every ten years, the peoples of the Wondrous Continent come together for a grand international tournament to demonstrate wits, magic, and muscle. The competition is held in the Frosted Wilds, an uninhabited region in the North, constantly beset with snow and ice. This year's event is mere months away, and as such, construction crews have been working around the clock to prepare for common and esteemed guests alike to descend upon the area.   Your security firm has been hired by the Game Master after a series of bizarre wildlife attacks on workers in the last two weeks. You've been asked to investigate the unrest among creatures near the arena and protect staff until a solution can be concocted. Preparations simply cannot fall behind another day (and Master Tempest supposes another death would have a rather unfortunate impact on the lively atmosphere he's so meticulously crafting.)   Please design a level 5 character prepared to engage in combat and unravel a mystery in DnD Beyond by 7/23/23 (Shelby will send a campaign invite link soon.) You will be a member of a team you are already familiar with, but are welcome decide whether you are a rookie or more of a grizzled vet.   You are not required to develop a substantial character backstory for this one shot, but I ask that everyone bring one "remember that time we..." story about the group's previous escapades to be shared before the game begins. Shelby will follow up with players one on one based on the characters they design to discuss where they are likely from in the larger world and provide any additional context needed ahead of the game.