 What is NOT a similarity between Taphetta and the rest of the crew?
In repose, Taphetta the Ribboneer resembled a fancy giant bow on a package. "Outside of your own world, there's nothing like your species, except superficially, and that's true of all other creatures, intelligent or not, with the sole exception of mankind. Actually, the four of us here, though it's accidental, very nearly represent the biological spectrum of human development. Still, Taphetta the Ribboneer was an experienced pilot and could be very useful. "I'm complimented that you like our contract so well," said Taphetta, "but I really must have our own unsimplified version. Taphetta sat in a chair designed for humans. "That's what I don't like," said Taphetta, curling.
 All of them have a comparably good reputation
 All of them are critical to the success of the mission  All of them are respected in their fields  All of them have a comparably good reputation  All of them are smart