Bard Proficiencies just don't matter much. You won't be using weapons after level 11.
Until then, a bow is nice.
Agreed. Start your Bard out with the solid, the classic bow and arrow. Then get the Lyre of Progression and give them a weapon that improves their armor class should you find one. I found a nice Axe that put their armor class down by two points in Dragon's Eye (second floor), for instance.
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It was also meant to joke as a joke at the minor club scene, his spells allowing him to create a night club
As for the big stick...well, she does carry a quarterstaff +1.