Have to pick a Birth Date for her!

Here's a list of stuff that Ellen found in Nel's pack:

A coin purse with 50 silver drakes, and 50 gold dominions
A small purse containing three small pearls.
A small leather covering within is a copy of the map I uploaded to the Q/a with more detailed notations of places around the area
4 vials of unknown liquid
4 days rations
1 waterskin
1 bar of soap
1 ink, wax and stamp set bearing the crimson blade insignia
3 sheets of parchment in a scroll case (blank)
2 small pieces of charcoal
2 small pieces of chalk
flint and tinder
2 candles
thieves tools
a bag of polished stones (not valuable more like natural marbles)
A pair of bone dice
Ellen will share its contents with everyone but will be keeping the map, ink, wax and stamp set (with the crimson blades insignia, the dice, soap, marbles and charcoal. If no one wants anything Ellen will bring it with her.

The money will be split, and the pearls are something Ellen will keep hold of until we come across somewhere where they can be sold (this is unless anyone needs them for a spell component).

Can anyone identify the unknown liquids?

Kaelyn, would Ellen know anything of Kelemis Durn or Trophion? I'm assuming no because she's Calastian, but I thought I'd ask.

Guh-Amriel would like to have the Flint and Tinder for a remembrance of her 'Mother Nel' and also possibly be allowed to carry at least one of the vials of nameless liquid as a Remembrance also!

she would think the vials important to Nel, so she would like the honor of being entrusted to carry at least one of them, until the Crimson Blades discover what they are!

Thank You for Your Kind Considerations!

I'll whip a post up later today, and I'll probably end up grabbing those dice if no one wants them.

And then I'll eat a pie.

That last bit will be in real life, unless one of the shadows exploded into pie.

...Pie Wraiths.

Nine Fox would take the bag of stones. Also possessing the herbalism/heal skills, he can try to identify the liquids to see if they're natural in composition (Without tasting or exposing self to them!)

Tek, I think you ought to give it a go. The liquids (I would guess) are magic potions. But they might not be.

Hammer, the one person Ellen wouldn't trust with a delicate vial of liquid is Guh-Amriel.

She can, however, agree to be the party pack mule and carry everyone's equipment. It would amuse Ellen immensely.

PS. I did want the dice Grugg, but I'm happy for your character to have them.

a set of thieves tools, unless someone is wanting them, a second set might be useful later

Bleep Bloop.

Vesh:
Official or Predominant Worship: Madriel and Tanil
Complete Name: United People of Vesh
Capitol: Lave
Other Cities of Note: Ezel, Moor and Rika
Ruler: Home Commander Kelemis Durn
Government: Absolute command over the populace and the military rests in the hands of a "home commander," popularly elected every five years from a perpetual pool of retired military field officers.
Population Composition Estimate: Human 77%, Dwar 10%, Elf 6%, Halfling 5%, Half-elf 1%, Half-orc 1%
Allies: Amalthea, Bridged City, Burok Torn, Durrover, Gleaming Valley, Hedred, Mansk, Mithril, Mullis Town, Ontenazu and Vera-Tre
Enemies: Calastian Hegemony and Khirdet

Numerous perils beset the peoples of Vesh; the slitheren of the marshes, the monsters of the Blood Basin, the orcs of the Plains of Lede, the armies of the Calastian Hegemony and so on. Yet the Veshian people have remained steadfast and unified, fending off these threats while carving a nation for themselves from a wilderness that is only passably secure.

Further, the Veshian peoples, rising above their own concerns, ordained themselves the champions of the oppressed people of the continent--even though those of the world. Presumptious, perhaps, but it is a mantle borne with overweening pride by the peoples of Vesh, who are servants of Tanil and do her good work for her good because that work is good. To this end Vesh created its Vigils. Appointment to these prestigious units means inductees have a rich history to live up to and an honorable tradition to uphold. Veshian Vigils roam the continent (especially its eastern half), searching for lore and information that aids in defending the helpless and expose the many enemies of freedom.

Vesh is not universally loved (even among the people it aids), and its devotion makes it an easy mark to forscorn. Life in Vesh is life that is truly free, and in a world wracked by pain-- a world still recovering from a devastating war among its gods-- little else seems more valuable.

Of Course, Vesh cannot-- should not be defined only by the enemies that beset it and the responsibilities it assumes in fighting the enemies of Tanil across all of Ghelspad. Trade routes from Mithril through the Cordrada Corridor, Serpentine Pass and Mullis Town; those up from Hedrada up the Hornswythe; and those from western Ghelspad through Ontenazu: they have all contributed to stronger commerce among many nations. In addition, Vesh's traditions of masterful brewing, leather working, weaving, wine making, blacksmithing and (of course) more brewing provide it with goods to barter to other nations. And despite the tainted land that surrounds Vesh, there is enough arable farmland, verdant forests and plentiful game within its borders to amply provision its population year round.

The bards who travel around Vesh keep Tanil's musical tradition alive and spread the lore of a great nation. These things, which make a free life worth serving, have inspired many vigilants to sacrifice their lives to maintain and advance the cause of freedom.

Kelemis is an aging but well known and equally respected human who is the epitome of strong Vigilant morality. Well known for his former combat prowess in past events, the former soldier turned political tactician is the current Acting ruler (home Commander) of Vesh.

Trophion the Majordomo of the Vigils of Vesh is a man with a strong jaw and a coloration that suggests his years spent under the sun. He carries himself with the poise of a warrior though he walks with a pronounced limp, and also seems to be missing part of his right hand.He handles many of the daily affairs at Kelemis' behest.

That was a lovely intro post Grugg.

I'll post some more from Ellen in a few days time (relating to the letter etc.). I thought I'd give everyone a chance to do their thing in the intro. post first.

Does any of the liquid in any of the vials that Ellen found (in Nel's pack) look similar to the healing potion Ellen is already carrying?

Utilizing Tek's Herbalism reveals that three of the potions are beyond his comprehension but one contains a viscous amber solution much akin to sap, and with the stopper removed and the contents exposed to air, the liquid contents quickly start to condense and harden. The druid returns the stopper quickly to prevent more exposure but an 'educated guess' would lead him to believe it is some quick drying adhesive.

One of the vials contains a similar blue liquid within the glass when compared to your healing potions, though it is of a much more intense azure hue..