Arriving in the waiting area of the contestants, Evelyn finds herself in the company of some of the people she saw gathered when she first arrived. Not everyone has made it here so far, meaning they probably found a pleasant distraction in the servants who helped them prepare. The others who were here, were in a very similar state oiled up and skin glistening, wearing pieces of armor and holding a weapon or two in their hands. A group of seemingly seasoned warriors were sitting on a bench by the opposite wall, eyeing new arrivals and trying to appraise their skill. Several sailors and thuggish contestants were gathered around the exit, a closed double door that presumably led to the arena proper. It was hard to make out, but from behind it was the sound of a crowd not too far away. The barbarian who came through before Evelyn rested in a corner, simply sitting down and leaning against the wall and resting his greatsword against his shoulder. He briefly glanced up when the paladin stepped into the room, assessing her physique and equipment then his lips curled into a half smile and he nodded to her approvingly. The group of sailors checked her out and laughed, making comments and rude gestures and the group of seasoned warriors remained silent and only exchanged glances expressing their dissatisfaction with the rowdier bunch.<br/><br/>There wasn't much more in this room, other than a well with a bucket where fresh water could be drawn, and the noise and sheer amount of testosterone might have become annoying after a short while, but then another female contestant joined the lobby. She had sleek brown hair and wore a two-piece metal armor leaving her muscular midsection and limbs exposed, covering only her breasts, crotch and shoulders, supplemented by shin guards and bracers. The woman was carrying a pair of shortswords, though that's probably to what most of the male gazes were drawn to as she strutted in.<br/>"Hey Fyre... looking good! Bend over for me would you?" one of the sailors called out and similar comments started to rise from the crowd.<br/>"Fuck you Gral. I'm here on my own coin, and once I cash the prize money I'll pay the arena dogs take your ass one by one." she retorted with disgust that quickly turned into cockiness "With your tiny dick you'd be better on the receiving end anyway!"<br/>The offended man made a rude gesture with his hand, extending his middle finger in response, and the brunette ignored the rest as she went over to get some water from the well. Based on her looks, like many of the other fighters here she was in top physical shape and it appeared like it wasn't her first time fighting here either. Then again the same was probably true for the majority of the contestants.<br/><br/>It appeared that there was still a bit of time before the games started, leaving Evelyn with a bit of time to either talk to some of the other fighters or try to seize up her competition and get an idea of what she was going to be up against.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Before the fights</div><div class="spoiler_body">Evelyn has time to try and gather information or socialize with one of the other contestants (can be specific or random, different fighters will likely answer differently to her questions). She needs to make a streetwise or diplomacy check with a DC of 14 or an intimidate check with a DC of 16. Interacting with the more thuggish sort she can get advantage on a diplomacy check by flashing them her goods in which case the rowdy bunch will erupt in cheers and promise her a good time if they beat her in the arena.<br/>Evelyn can also decide to instead try to assess the competition, using insight or investigation to try and get some good ideas about her upcoming fights and improve her chances. Doing so will take up some time and require planning so she won't have time to chat with others.<br/>Sha can of course always do something completely else that you'd like. For now she has time for one interaction or activity before the fighting matches start.</div></div>