Physical traits – none
Possessions – fine horse; worn clothing
Actions – chivalrous; fought in many battles; modest (doesn’t brag); no outward show of wealth
Opinion – a perfect gentleman who lives by the code of chivalry
Physical traits – curly hair; about
20 years old; average height; strong
Possessions – short gown with long, wide sleeves; flute
Actions – courteous; lowly; serviceable; sang; played the flute; could joust and dance, draw and write
Opinion – Young, concerned about his appearance, good with the ladies
Physical traits – brown face; head shaped like a nut
Possessions – Medal of St. Christopher; bow
& arrow; spear, shield, sword; hunting horn
Actions – Expert woodsman; skilled in hunting; knew woodcraft
Opinion – He is a faithful servant, a good hunter, and a good fighter.
Physical traits – Broad forehead; glass-gray eyes; elegant nose; small mouth
Possessions – Gold brooch; jacket; coral trinkets; beads
Actions – Neat & tidy; spoke inferior French; coy, delicate, courteous; never dropped a morsel of food
Opinion – She is more concerned about appearance
& worldly possessions than being a nun.
Physical traits – Fat; bald; good hearing; prominent eyeballs
Possessions – several horses; finest saddles & bridles; several hunting dogs; fine clothes with fur trim
Actions – Loved hunting, fine food; jolly, personable; loud; doesn’t like to study
Opinion – He loves worldly pleasures, and he dislikes the quiet ways of the monastery.
Physical traits – Strong, bulky
Possessions – Harp; pocket knives; hooded robe
Actions – Helps girls get married; believes $$ clears sin faster than prayer; knows taverns & inns better than leper houses
Opinion – He abuses his religious privileges by extorting money & partying.
Physical traits – Forking beard
Possessions – Multi-colored clothes; beaver hat; buckled boots; horse
Actions – Knows a good bargain; transacts business in a stately manner; really in debt
Opinion – He appears to be a smart buisness man, but he is really in debt.
Physical traits – Thin; hollow look; sober (serious) stare
Possessions – Threadbare clothes; thin horse; many books
Actions – Would rather buy books than food or clothes; quiet but speaks with dignity; morally virtuous
Opinion – He is very smart, decent, and morally conscious.
Physical traits – None given
Possessions – Multi-colored coat; silken belt; owned property
Actions – Could recall every word & comma of every judgment since King William; cautious; wise; elected for trials
Opinion – He is a good lawyer, but he makes people think he is wiser than he really is.
Physical traits – White beard; ruddy complexion
Possessions – Dagger
Actions – Spent $$ freely; lived for pleasure; enjoyed good food, fine wine, and pleasant company; kind; gracious; not of noble birth
Opinion – He is a partier and is well liked by the other pilgrims.
Physical traits – Freshly shaved
Possessions – Luxurious clothing; silver knives
Actions – Proud of association with their guilds; went to church to be seen
Opinion – They are proud of their skills, and they like to show off their wealth and guild membership.
Physical traits – Has a running sore on his leg
Possessions – None given
Actions – Can bake, boil, roast, or fry; best dish is blancmange (white food)
Opinion – He is a great cook, but his sore is a turn off.
Physical traits – Huge; uncouth; tan from years of sailing
Possessions – A gown that reached his knees
Actions – Rode a farmer’s house; reads the stars; steals wine while traders sleep; fights well; makes prisoners walk the plank
Opinions – He doesn’t fit in well with the others.
Physical traits – None given
Possessions – Has a lot of $$ but doesn’t spend it; gold; blood-red garments
Actions – Knew astronomy; spoke well about medicine; in league with the druggists; didn’t read the Bible
Opinion – He seems to know what he is talking about, but he practices medicine for the money. He is not honest.
Physical traits – Somewhat deaf; gap between her teeth; large hips
Possessions – Scarlet-red stockings
Actions – Excellent seamstress & weaver; first at altar to make contribution; married 5 times; laughs; jokes; enjoys fellowship
Opinion – She is an independent woman who knows what she wants in a relationship.
Physical traits – None given
Possessions – Very poor; has a staff
Actions – Spiritually rich; social status didn’t matter
Opinion – He is the ideal Christian man.
Physical traits – None given
Possessions – A tabard smock; a mare
Actions – Loved God; always honest; paid tithes; lived in perfect peace and charity
Opinion – He is an honest and godly man.
Physical traits – Big, brawny; short shouldered; broad; thick set; weighs 224 pounds; red beard; wart with hairs on his nose
Possessions – White coat; blue hood; sword at his side
Actions – Could outwrestle any man; loved to boast; told dirty stories; played bagpipes as the pilgrims left town; dishonest – put his thumb on the scale when selling grain
Opinion – His is big, threatening, and dishonest.
Physical traits – Old
Possessions – None given
Actions – Illiterate; outsmarts the educated by buying shrewdly & keeping the extra; frugal; debt-free
Opinion – He is sly & smart despite being illiterate.
Physical traits – Skinny; long legs; close-cut beard; short hair
Possessions – None given
Actions – Skilled carpenter; bad temper; efficient; shrewd; feared by worked; rewarded by the master; last in the group
Opinion – He is not friendly, and he is hard to work for.
Physical traits – Fire-red complexion; pimples & boils; scaly infection around eyebrows; moth-eaten beard
Possessions – Garland on his head; dressed like a noble
Actions – Feared by children; ate garlic, onions, leeks; drank strong wine; would ignore sins for a bottle of win; acquainted with women of questionable reputation
Opinion – He is ugly, dishonest, and easily bribed.
Physical traits – Thin, yellow hair hung to shoulders; bulging eyeballs; couldn’t grow a beard
Possessions – Holy relics; wallet
Actions – Good at “preaching” & collecting $$; sold useless pardons; fooled poor people, parsons, congregations
Opinion – He is a hypocrite who takes unfair advantage of others to make money.
Physical traits – Very striking man; bright eyes
Possessions – None given
Actions – Wise, full of tact; merry-hearted; joking
Opinion – None given