Wasn't there a rumor a while back that mobs will sometimes target the
character with the highest charisma? That could explain why bards get
attacked even when they aren't playing any songs at the start of a combat.
On numerous occasions my group's puller will bring back multiple mobs. The
mob he initially attacked will attack the puller. The mobs that follow
always seem to attack me first and not the puller. I've gotten used to it
and pretty much expect it to occur every time I fight.

Galtin of E'ci

> So my simple question is .... how can I avoid being the
> >centre of attention! In a fight that is, because clearly
> >I need to be centre of attention at all other times! <cough>
>
> You will always be a 'Big Steak' in the eyes of all monsters.
> You don't even need to be playing songs or swinging a blade,
> for that matter. I swear monster AI targets the bard in every
> party, because they are the single biggest threat to the mob.
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