it becomes a problem when snark is tied only to sorcerer dialogue, because then no other character can respond snarkily.
Agreed, 100%
4. [BARBARIAN][Intimidation] OPEN THIS DOOR RIGHT NOW OR I'LL MURDER YOUR FAMILY AND MAKE YOU WATCH AS I USE THEIR SPINES TO UNCLOG MY TOILET [CHA]
5. [BARBARIAN] You think this puny little door can keep me out?! ARGHH *rips the door off its hinges and catapults it into the room* [STR]
Im not sure if this isnt exactly what people are arguing against ...
Both those options sets some characteristic to your Barbarian ...