I think you definitely want some more sustained dps. There are two ways to get at it I think.
First: Swap Wizard for any class with better sustained dps. Rogue, Mage, Monk are all good ideas. Another option that I think is interesting for this group is Druid:
(1) Can still serve as burst dps
(2) Adds substantially more sustained dps with his damage shield
(3) Can charm animals in certain zones
(4) Still have a porter in group
(5) Some nice short duration dots
As for the Bard...Bards are awesome. But Bards are one of the classes that takes a lot of skill to play, and asking a Bard to pull as well as CC will be a lot of work. Just make sure the Bard knows what he's getting into....it would make things a little easier on his carpal tunnel if someone else was able to pull. Also, CC is much easier on an enchanter. For a Bard to CC three mobs at higher levels requires at a minimum 6 different keystrokes every 18 seconds, more if he is charming one mob and mezzing the other two, and more if he is also attacking. Lots of fun, but lots of work, especially in a group grind.
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