![[NellySellFinal.png]] # Nelly Sell _Human Gambler | [[Golden Drake]] | [[Yartar]]_ ## Summary Former [[Phandalin]] barmaid turned rising star in [[Yartar]]'s gambling scene. Found a [[Tymora]]-blessed coin among the gold [[Eldraki Drazhan|Eldraki]] left her when he abandoned her with a bag of gold and apologetic note. Now known as "Lady Nelly" in gambling circles, climbing the social ladder through high-stakes games. [[Countess Alessandra Volmark]] stole her blessed coin during the [[Crimson Siege]]—[[Eldraki Drazhan|Eldraki]] recovered it for her. %% ## At a Glance Vivacious woman with warm brown hair in playful curls and expressive hazel eyes that dart between faces. Fingers constantly fidget with a worn coin marked with [[Tymora]]'s symbol. Dresses with flair—quality fabrics with dramatic touches suggesting newly acquired wealth. Bright, animated speech. Laughs easily but sometimes too quickly, covering deeper emotions. Strategic charm mixed with genuine warmth. ## Personality Effervescent and resilient survivor, determined risk-taker, refuses to be anyone's victim. Still has feelings for [[Eldraki Drazhan|Eldraki]] despite her anger. Suffers nightmares about the [[Oni]] kidnapping but hides them well. ## Quote _"Life's a gamble, darling! Some folks play it safe their whole lives and end up with nothing to show for it. Me? I'd rather risk it all on one spectacular hand than fold before the game even starts."_ ## Background **The Farmer's Daughter:** Born dreaming of excitement beyond rural life, Nelly arrived in [[Phandalin]] seeking opportunity. Working at the [[Stonehill Inn]], she honed her natural talent for reading people while serving drinks and gathering gossip, eventually catching [[Eldraki Drazhan|Eldraki]]'s attention. **The Abandonment:** Their romance ended traumatically when he left her with a bag of gold and an apologetic note, trying to protect her from danger. Among those coins, she discovered one marked with [[Tymora]]'s symbol—a divine relic that amplifies her natural luck. **The Oni:** The subsequent trauma of being kidnapped and impersonated by an [[Oni]], combined with [[Eldraki Drazhan|Eldraki]]'s abandonment, crystallized her determination to control her own destiny. **Lady Nelly:** After bonding with [[Niamh Silverstring]] over their shared experiences of being left behind by men with apologetic notes, she convinced [[Niamh Silverstring|Niamh]] to let her join the journey to [[Yartar]]. Reinventing herself as "Lady Nelly," she now uses her people-reading skills and blessed coin to climb the social ladder through high-stakes gambling at the [[Golden Drake]] casino. **The Lucky Coin:** Actually blessed by [[Tymora]]—gives advantage on games of chance. Her winning streak attracted unwanted attention from [[Beshaba]]'s followers. [[Alessandra Volmark]] stole the coin during the [[Crimson Siege]], making her vulnerable—until [[Eldraki Drazhan|Eldraki]] recovered it with a magician's flourish. **Connections:** Roommates with [[Natalie Graysong]] and [[Syndee Graysong]]. Close friends with [[Niamh Silverstring]]. ## Stats **Noble** (MM 348) %%