Pre-generated characters for organized play/Encounters 4th ed DnD.

[Billiam Babble]

Some useful Wizards' resources for beginner players, intended specifically for their "Encounters" game being played in D&D shops.

The pregenerated character cards might be useful for starting players in any 4th Ed campaign.
http://www.wizards.com/dnd/Event.aspx?x=dnd%2F4new%2Fevent%2Fdndencounters
(Halfway down page "Need a character" - direct link to character cards:
http://www.wizards.com/dnd/files/EssentialsCharacterSheets_All_lowres.pdf )

Organized play RPGA approved resources
http://www.wizards.com/dnd/Event.aspx?x=dnd/4new/event/rpgadownloads