Norris can be seen working at the general store in Blackwater, S. M. Neely Ship Chandler and Grocer, in 1911 and 1914. It was previously seen being run by Sam Neely. He also appears to be a serious gambler, and has a relative, Captain Maxwell Laskey, buried at Blackwater cemetery.
Events of Red Dead Redemption[]
Norris can usually be found manning his store, where the player can buy and sell various items. He will usually stand behind the counter or sweep the floor with a broom. Occasionally, he will be robbed by a member of Dutch's Gang, and appeal for the player's help in catching the thief. When not manning the store, he can be encountered reading a newspaper on the bench outside his store or walking the streets of Blackwater. However, he is also known to spawn at the Blackjack table in the saloon, usually playing with fellow shopkeeper Jung Fook-Sing. After working hours when he closes his store, he will go to the saloon for a smoke.
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Y'know about that engine that's always in front of the saloon? It's quite a cheap one, but a big one.
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—Norris Laskey on the cart outside the Blackwater saloon
—Norris Laskey, when the player comes into his store
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Mhmm, I heard the same thing. I did.
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—Norris Laskey, responding to a rumor
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Haha, yes, you got me. Anyway...
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—Norris Laskey, when insulted
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Well, that was quite an obvious jab at my masculinity. Thank you.
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—Norris Laskey, when insulted
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Those Apollo razors will need you not to shave for a month! Believe me.
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—Norris Laskey, conversing
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That Portarican alligator soap will really get you clean! Believe me.
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—Norris Laskey, conversing
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Hmmm, now that's just hearsay.
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—Norris Laskey, dismissing a rumor
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I don't listen to rumors, but tell me more.
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—Norris Laskey, intrigued in a conversation
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Are you trying to hurt my feelings? I'm a sensitive man.
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—Norris Laskey, when insulted or threatened
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You are a saint and a scholar! Here's a token of my gratitude.
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—Norris Laskey, when the player brings him the hogtied thief
Trivia[]
Sometimes, he can be heard spouting the benefits of various products, presumably ones he sells. One of these includes the Apollo straight razors, who are also mentioned in the Newspapers.
He can be heard saying about a Chinaman getting run over by a horse-drawn carriage.
In fact, Norris likes to gossip a lot about numerous topics in general, in kind of similar way Wilton Glover, Tobias Finkelstein and some other NPC's do.
