there are so many chairs in the ships and NPC's can be working in the engine room, planing room, flying or at the helm etc... not getting in the way. Also to add to you point the Compianions could walk around doing stuff that could be funn or cool..or something. Its a small idea that i dont se getting much attention but would love because i quest a lot a lone and something small like that would make me feel like my team is really there for me. Just say... i dont want to sound like a Roleplayer to much but it would be cool.