Or people don't want to rely on one companion for Sleight of Hand. You can of course resopec every character, but I do agree, that rogue doesn't have a lot of micromanaging and you don't have to use special gear, you might not be able to find in your first playthrough.
Generally I do agree, that bard is vastly superior, but it also has a lot going on, that might be overwhelming for someone new.
