If we really MUST get a bard (yuck), can we at least get an evil one? A good bard is a contradiction in terms for me. However an infiltrator/spy/manipulator kindof person who gets his ways by social interactions and some bardic magic would make a perfect cunning villain who could betray us in the end. Imagine Eldoth from BG1, but more developed and socially savvy. Come to think of it, I'm kinda surprised Astarion isn't a bard. It would be a better fit with his high elf race because a bard is basically a magical rogue with social skills.
Whats wrong with bards? I think they are a great class in 5e. Also I dont really see how they must be edgy and evil. How are they a contradiction?
Bards have originally been charismatic coomers who had secks with everything that moved, plus their social skills make thema dept at manipulation, infiltration and spying. Keep in mind that bards are a rogue-class. Also the problem with bards is that I hate their guts and yet they are always represented in every video game, while barbarians and monks never are, even though they are both much more interesting classes.
