Bard- Bards are fighting mages... with their ability to sing a wide variety of songs they can do a lot of stuff that mages can't do... however they don't get as much mp as the mage does getting only 4 mp each level. They do however get 6 hp a lvl instead of the mages 4. The Bard also has the ability to Identify items... this allows them to see how useful an item is and how good weapons hit and how much ac an armor lowers by. They can also charm, which is the same thing as hypnotize. It makes the mob/perm not fight back, but it still is attacking you, so whatever assists it will still attack. In my opinion, I think bards are useless. Although, they are great for a large group to have, its not worth playing a bard. Too much time and few rewards for the bard.

        Stats for Bards - I really never played a bard, but most likely, the stats would include strength, intel, and piety. These stats would most like resemble the stats of a mage, not surprising. I really can't say much for the bard, since I never past lvl 7 (got too boring). Well, if you happen to make a Bard, try sticking with a mage or fighter. With the mage, you can sing mp song and get some mp back, and with the fighter... you can vig them, while you leech the xp.