![[NellySellPathfinder-v2.webp]] # Nelly Sell _Human Gambler | [[Golden Drake]] | [[Yartar]]_ ## Summary Former [[Phandalin]] barmaid turned rising star in [[Yartar]]'s gambling scene. She found a [[Tymora]]-blessed coin among the gold [[Eldraki|Eldraki]] left when he abandoned her with an apologetic note, and now plays high-stakes games at the [[Golden Drake]] as "Lady Nelly." [[Alessandra Volmark]] stole her blessed coin during the [[Crimson Siege]] — Eldraki recovered it for her. %% ## Now Traveling north with [[Eldraki]], uneasy about a future as queen of the frozen North. She was nearly killed by a Cone of Cold at the northern battle and stabilized by [[Petra]]; she and Eldraki have affirmed the relationship as serious. ## Appearance Vivacious, warm brown hair in playful curls, expressive hazel eyes that dart between faces. She dresses with flair — quality fabrics, dramatic touches — and constantly fidgets with a worn [[Tymora]]-marked coin. ## Personality Effervescent and resilient, a determined risk-taker who refuses to be anyone's victim. Her bright, easy laugh sometimes comes too quickly, covering deeper feeling. She hides nightmares about the [[Oni]] kidnapping 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."_ ## Connections **[[Eldraki|Eldraki Drazhan]]** — former lover who abandoned her "for her protection"; still unresolved. **[[Niamh Silverstring]]** — close friend; brought her along to [[Yartar]]. **[[Natalie Graysong]]** — roommate. **[[Syndee Graysong]]** — roommate. **[[Alessandra Volmark]]** — stole her blessed coin during the [[Crimson Siege]]. ## Background **The Farmer's Daughter:** She left rural life for [[Phandalin]], honed her talent for reading people at the [[Stonehill Inn]], and caught [[Eldraki|Eldraki]]'s attention. **The Abandonment:** Their romance ended when he left her a bag of gold and an apologetic note to keep her out of danger. Among the coins was one marked with [[Tymora]]'s symbol. **The Oni:** Being kidnapped and impersonated by an [[Oni]], on top of the abandonment, hardened her resolve to control her own destiny. **Lady Nelly:** After bonding with [[Niamh Silverstring]] over being left behind by men with apologetic notes, she joined the journey to [[Yartar]] and reinvented herself. **The Lucky Coin:** The coin is truly blessed by [[Tymora]] — advantage on games of chance. [[Alessandra Volmark]] stole it during the [[Crimson Siege]], leaving her vulnerable until [[Eldraki|Eldraki]] recovered it. ## Stats [[Noble]] ![[Noble]] %%