<< One of which is that NB wears his idealism on his sleeve and Avon
insists he is purely a self-interested opportunist. Evidently Avon's
ideals include fair play, requiring him to warn his allies of his
intent to double-cross them. ;)
>>
I'm not sure Avon was so idealistic. I seem to remember him deliberately
sacrificing a woman who help them escape the Federation, and trying to throw
villa out the airlock to reduce the weight on the shuttle.
On the other hand, Burnside (from the six episodes I've seen). doesn't seem
idealistic either. I'd say they're both obsessed, and loot out to anyone who
gets in the way.
John