Hail, fellow bards. I am Pistov, a 10th level Bard currently residing
in the metropolis of Freeport in the world of Cazic-Thule. I have been
listening to all of the fine discussion by all, and like any bard worth
his lute strings, I have a few things to say as well.

First of all, regarding charging for locating a corpse, think of it
this way. Bards, Shadow Knights, and Necromancers are the only classes
who have this talent. Charging for this service seems a greedy and
selfish act, much more suited to those evil undead mongers, I would say.
We as bards work best in a group, and the more friends we have the better.
Locating a corpse for free has made me many a travelling partner. Coming
from one who was a wizard in a past life, it is FAR easier for us to sing
the song of speed and run in a straight heading to locate a corpse than it
is to wander around, lost, at a normal run searching fruitlessly.
Performing this task for free gives all bards a good name.

Another thing I wanted to mention. I myself tire of seeing a Dark Elf
Necromancer, a Troll Warrior, and a High Elf Paladin all in the same party.
Please, try to role play at least a little. Bards are well suited to
promoting role playing, since by our nature we are highly social. It is
easy enough to make a few hotkeys that add a little flavor to the game.
Consider this:

Pistov shouts, '10 Bard wanting to join group for dervish hunting.'

OR

Pistov shouts, 'I grow weary of singing to myself, I need an audience! If
you would care to listen to a 10th level bard, please give a tell.'

I guarantee you will have more success with the latter. And it really
promotes good role playing. We as bards should be good examples for others
to follow. Try it, and I am sure you will begin to have much more fun.

Fare well, all, and may the muses bless you! Perhaps some of us may meet
some day!

Pistov