Shing Jea Sherman

Shing Jea Sherman is an NPC in Tarnished Haven that announces to the town the accomplishments of random characters in town when they approach him. He appears to be a reporter working for the Monastery Gazette. When in Alcazia Tangle you can invite him to tag along on your journeys to "observe". He seems to think he is a competitor of the The Scribe.

Locations

 * Tarnished Coast
 * Tarnished Haven
 * Alcazia Tangle

When in Tarnished Haven

 * Standard dialogue
 * "Oh, hello. What are you doing lollygagging in town? Shouldn't you be out there slaying beasts and breaking a sweat? My deadline is almost here!"


 * Character Accomplishments
 * He will announce accomplishments your character has achieved in game when you approach him. He will only announce titles that you've actually earned a title for. Titles that are in progress before Rank 1 will not be recognized. The following is a list of known quotes from him:
 * Norn Title Track: "From the looks of you, , I bet you've got animal heads on your wall. Doesn't everyone with the title of ?"
 * Dwarf Title Track: "Let it be known that , , is a true friend of the Dwarves!"
 * Asura Title Track: "Hey look out everybody,  is Not Too Clumsy."
 * Protector of Tyria: ", Protector of Tyria. That has a nice ring to it."
 * Protector of Cantha: "Ladies and genthlemen, please step aside! Make way for , Protector of Cantha!"
 * Protector of Elona: "Never let it be said that, Protector of Elona, doesn't finish the job. Pump your fists for !"
 * Legendary Survivor: ", you look as if you've been to the Mists and back! No wonder you bear the Legendary Survivor title."
 * Lightbringer: "Mighty, brave . Your  aura burns so hot I've got to wear a Ritualist's head shade."
 * Sunspear: "Salutations, . So tell me, , how many things did you have to kill to reach that rank?"
 * Tyrian Cartography: "See the wilds of Tyria with an expert guide! Follow , , from the Ice Caves of Sorrow to Abaddon's Mouth for the low, low price of..."
 * Elonian Cartography: "Why bother bringing a map when , the <Earned Title>, is in your party?"
 * Treasure Hunter: "<Character Name>, your new name should be "Goldie McMoneybags." I mean, how many chests does one have to unlock to be called <Earned Title>?"
 * Wisdom: "You've got an eye for rare antiquities, <Character Name>. Ever thought of opening your own shop?"
 * Lucky: "Word on the street says that <Character Name> is Lucky. What do you say we hit the gambling tent?"
 * Unlucky: "Um, hi there, <Character name>. Listen, could you stand somewhere else? I get nervous when next to someone as Unlucky as you."
 * Kurzick Supporter: "<Character Name>, as <Earned Title> you must be musically inclined. Play us a number, won't you?"
 * Luxon Supporter: "First rule of Luxon Club is: you do not talk about Luxon Club. Isn't that right, <Character Name>, <Earned Title>?"

When in Alcazia Tangle

 * Standard Dialog
 * ''"Oh, hello. I bet you're wondering what a famous personality is doing all the way out here. No, no. I don't do autographs. That would just cheapen the mood.
 * "I'm working on a new piece for the Monastery Gazette. A sexy exposé on all things adventurous. I can tell by your smell that you're on a mission...or out of soap. How I would love to follow you on your exploits. Watch you destroy your enemies with ruthless impunity; witness how you scrub those tough-to-clean blood stains off your armor. Allow me the privilege to tag along and observe would you?"
 * &rArr; Sure. Tag Along.
 * &rArr; No Thanks.


 * Quotes
 * "Who shall be the subject of my next exposé? Stay tuned..."
 * "Should I wear the feather boa or the skalefin shoes to dinner? I can't decide."
 * "I'll surely win the Golden Pen award for this piece. In your face, scribe!"
 * "I need a new toupee. Where's a dead raccoon when you need one?"
 * "Are there any real adventurers out here or do I have to make one up?"
 * "Man cannot live on 40 gold per day. The newspaper will heard about this."
 * "'I'd like to thank my mother for this award.' Nah, too sappy."
 * "How do the Norn spell smart? They don't! Oh, I kill me..."
 * "What's that word I'm looking for...?"
 * "You simply must give me the name of your crafter. That wardrobe is dashing."

Trivia
Shing Jea Sherman is named after the character Jay Sherman, from the cartoon "The Critic"