I'm making a shadow mage. Will return from a mission just after all this resolves.
Any suggestions for name, personality, gender etc.?

Also: I'd suggest maybe some time of preparing for the games? It might be fun to let the characters develop a little.
Bethy may want to see if there's any permanent damage to her magic.
Anthos ditto, who knows what being dead for a few days will do to your power over death magic.
Eli has a few keys he has to make pacts with.
Many other characters may want to train and practice.
Especially Ris. Lot's of untapped potential there.