[Cerek]

Hmmmmm.... I don't know if you've chosen a first name for your bard or what you're looking for if you haven't, but here are some suggestions to do with as you may.

Solomon - a leader that was renowned for his wisdom.
Aristotle - Might be a bit too plageristic. You could use a variation such as Aris or Aristo.

Since bards are known for their songs, perhaps a variation on the name of an exotic songbird of some type (none spring to mind off the top of my head - at least not yet).

As for original material, I do have a short story I wrote a while back about the folly of a greedy group of adventurers that sought to rob a mage operating a magic shop and the fate that befell them. It's a bit long, but I could send it as an attachment to an email if you wish.