Hello Jeff,
The default representation of NCommand was made to look like a button.
You can find the properties that setup text, image etc. in NCommand.Properties property:
NCommand cmd1 = new NCommand();
cmd.Properties.Text = "Command 1";
...
There is also another possibility to extend the command to host and display any control you want.
In the following topic in the forum you can find example that demonstrates how to create such command:
http://community.nevron.com/Forum/shwmessage.aspx?ForumID=2&MessageID=3077
Regards,
Angel.