WTB decent armor for a new bard

[GardylooGubbins]

Got about 2k as a budget and just looking to get some items that will make the levels go a bit easier. Any suggestions?

[Andyman1022]

Get yourself a mistmoore battle drum, a lute of the Gypsy princess, vendor horn/flute.

That’s about 100-125 pp depending on luck with the instruments.

Get 55 hp 5 ac rings (450ish for the pair) and start building a set of armor. Preferably something cheap that looks good. I went with a mix of mithril and crystal chitin to try to keep it in the silver plate looking range.

Another one I forgot is hero bracers. 9 ac 10 str and some saves for 100pp, can’t beat that!