As a reaction, subtract one Bardic Inspiration die from a creature's attack roll, ability check, or damage roll within 60 feet.

When a creature you can see within 60 feet makes an attack roll, ability check, or damage roll, you can use your reaction to expend one use of Bardic Inspiration and subtract the die roll from the creature's result. The creature is immune if it cannot hear you or is immune to being charmed.

Choose one creature within 60 feet that can hear you. It gains a d12 Bardic Inspiration die for 10 minutes.

Grant nearby allies advantage on saving throws against being frightened or charmed, or end one such effect on a friendly creature.

Add a Bardic Inspiration die to an ability check, attack roll, or saving throw after seeing the roll but before knowing the outcome.

You can cast bard spells using Charisma as your spellcasting ability. You can use a musical instrument as a spellcasting focus for bard spells.

You can inspire others through stirring words or music. A creature that hears you gains one d12 Bardic Inspiration die, usable within 10 minutes to add the die to one ability check, attack roll, or saving throw. You can use this feature 5 times per long rest.

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

You regain all expended uses of Bardic Inspiration when you finish a short or long rest.

Choose two skill proficiencies. Your proficiency bonus is doubled for any ability check using either chosen proficiency. Expertise applies to History and Persuasion.

You can choose two spells from any class, including this one. The chosen spells count as bard spells for you. The chosen spells are counterspell and wall of force.

You gain an Ability Score Improvement or another eligible feat at this level. This character retains the provided ability scores and has not specified a separate feat choice.

You gain an Ability Score Improvement or another eligible feat at this level. This character retains the provided ability scores and has not specified a separate feat choice.

You gain an Ability Score Improvement or another eligible feat at this level. This character retains the provided ability scores and has not specified a separate feat choice.

You learn three additional cantrips from any class. These cantrips count as bard spells for you.

You can choose two spells from any class, including this one. The chosen spells count as bard spells for you. The chosen spells are find greater steed and mass suggestion.

You gain proficiency with three skills of your choice. Chosen skills are History, Insight, and Persuasion.

You learn three additional spells from any class. These spells count as bard spells for you. Chosen spells are guidance, mage hand, and minor illusion.

People of standing are inclined to accept the character as a member of the upper class. They can secure an audience with local nobles if necessary, and common folk make every effort to accommodate them and avoid their displeasure.