They are different in terms of social standing: The pardoner works for the Pope (remember the time of the story and the importance of the clergy) whereas the Reeve would be deemed a "commoner" b/c he is a sort of under-butler.
They are similar in terms of wit: They both steal from the hands that feed them- The pardoner keeps a bag full of junk he passes as relics so that he can make a quick buck for himself whereas the Reeve plain out steals from his boss. So, they are both thieves.
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