I actually cheer everytime Kornuel dies, and I've had absolutely no interaction with him in game or out of. Maybe it's just my strong dislike for Imperial Bards and how sick it is when I watch them take out groups of three or four when they get the lullaby and grand nocturne in.

Oh, don't make me get into the whole symphonic echoes thing. Landing that nearly always assures a one on one battle with a bard with the bard taking the gold.

And no, I'm not saying they're overpowered. It's just a strong class/cabal choice.