Here's how I would do it:
Give the bard unlimited acid arrows, a defender bow, the elven chick's bow, and maybe the giving star (maybe the best weapon for soloing), boots of speed, +2 elven chain, and some giant strength potions for use in close combat. (And don't forget that item that has five charges of detect traps) I think the bard could go pretty far by using plenty of mirror image spells, spells like web or grease which slow down meleers, and with judicious use of "Run away!" The bard is a better caster than a fighter/mage/thief, and can have the benefit of getting some buddy beserkers. I just think it'd be cool, after you finish, the bard will be singing songs about himself.
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