Hah, I considered that too. If I didn't RP character like that I would've done it. Damn annoying bastard.
But then it was first true puzzle (damn hard too) in game and I just had to figure it out. Besides, it wouldn't fit into my character I roleplay in this campaign. He wanted to win bard honestly, since music is quite a sacred thing for him. Besides, it ashames that bard even more
At my next campaign though my crazy halfling is going to do just that
edit: Yeah, several Bard levels seems to be very useful in this game. Especially Diplomacy skills in trial
This pick is from that "Goth mission"