Use a musical phrase and a Bonus Action to grant a nearby ally a d10 that can improve an ability check, attack roll, or saving throw within the next hour.

Use a Reaction and expend Bardic Inspiration to subtract the die from a creature's ability check, attack roll, or saving throw within 60 feet.

As a Reaction, when you or a creature within 30 feet makes a saving throw against being Frightened or Charmed, you can grant yourself and any creatures of your choice within 30 feet Advantage on the save. The feature lasts until the start of your next turn.

Cast a prepared Bard spell using the charango as a spellcasting focus.

You can use a musical instrument or another spellcasting focus as a focus for your Bard spells. You can cast Bard spells using Charisma as your spellcasting ability. You can prepare Bard spells according to the Bard class table and use Bardic Inspiration as part of your spellcasting tradition.

You gain Expertise in two skills of your choice. Your proficiency bonus is doubled for ability checks using those skills. You can choose Performance and Persuasion.

You can add half your Proficiency Bonus, rounded down, to any ability check you make that does not already include your Proficiency Bonus.

You gain additional proficiencies from the College of Lore, and your Cutting Words feature.

You gain an Ability Score Improvement or another feat for which you qualify.

You can use Bardic Inspiration when a creature fails an ability check, attack roll, or saving throw, and the expended use is not lost if the roll still fails. You also regain expended uses when you finish a Short Rest.

You gain two additional spells from the spell list of any combination of classes. The spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots, and they count as Bard spells for you. You can replace one of these spells whenever you gain a Bard level.

When you make an ability check or attack roll and fail, you can expend one use of Bardic Inspiration and add the die to the roll, potentially turning failure into success.

You gain an Ability Score Improvement or another feat for which you qualify.

You gain the ability to cast spells from the spell lists of other classes. Choose two spells from any classes, each of which must be a level for which you have spell slots. They count as Bard spells for you and can be replaced whenever you gain a Bard level.

When performing for an audience, you can secure modest lodging and food for yourself and your companions, provided you perform regularly. In addition, your performances can earn enough money to support a modest lifestyle when circumstances permit.