Bard

Source: Advanced Class Guide

Basic info.

Role: Bards capably confuse and confound their foes while inspiring their allies to ever-greater daring. While accomplished with both weapons and magic, the true strength of bards lies outside melee, where they can support their companions and undermine their foes without fear of interruptions to their performances.

Alignment: Any

Hit Die: d8

Skill Ranks Per Level: 6 + Int modifier.

Bards are able to sacrifice feats or spells known in exchange for Bardic Masterpieces. An explanation and list of Masterpieces can be found in the Ultimate Magic book or here.

Bard archetypes can be found here.