Gearing a Bard with 4k

[Destan]

Hey All,

So I'm reaching out for a little help in gearing up my bard again. He's in a random assortment of leftover vanilla plate gear and needs to get caught up with times. I've got a budget of 4-5k to spend on him right now. So my question to everyone is:

What items should I prioritize first to make myself more effective when I'm grouped up in dungeons?

He's got a CSS and Sionachie's Partisan, MM Drum and Lute, and random stuff otherwise. But with Velious out there are a lot of new options, and some older options got a lot more affordable. Greatly appreciate any input you veteran bards can provide!