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I don't normal optimize my character in this way.  But since it is for Lair Assault I thought I would give it a try.  Any help and constructive suggestions would be welcome

Perra, level 5
Dragonborn, Bard
Build: Valorous Bard
Bardic Virtue: Virtue of Valor
Dragonborn Racial Power: Dragonfear
Theme: Noble
Background: Officer Who Came Out of Retirement (Officer Who Came Out of Retirement Benefit)

FINAL ABILITY SCORES
Str 10, Con 18, Dex 12, Int 10, Wis 9, Cha 20.

STARTING ABILITY SCORES
Str 10, Con 15, Dex 12, Int 10, Wis 9, Cha 17.

AC: 20 Fort: 19 Reflex: 18 Will: 21
HP: 50 Surges: 11 Surge Value: 16

TRAINED SKILLS
Arcana +7, Intimidate +14, Perception +6, Acrobatics +7, Diplomacy +12

UNTRAINED SKILLS
Bluff +8, Dungeoneering +2, Endurance +6, Heal +2, History +6, Insight  +2, Nature +2, Religion +3, Stealth +3, Streetwise +8, Thievery +3,  Athletics +2

FEATS
Bard: Ritual Caster
Level 1: Heavy Blade Expertise
Level 2: Strength of Valor
Level 4: Improved Defenses

POWERS
Bard at-will 1: Guiding Strike
Bard at-will 1: War Song Strike
Bard encounter 1: Focused Sound
Bard daily 1: Stirring Shout
Bard utility 2: Moment of Escape
Bard encounter 3: Charger's Call
Bard daily 5: Strictures of Fortune

ITEMS
Ritual Book, Amulet of Protection +2, Pelaurum Chainmail +1,  Adventurer's Kit, Light Shield, Bard's Songblade Scimitar +2, Climber's  Kit, Footpads, Journeybread, Oil (1 pint) (5), Sunrod (4)
RITUALS
Comrades' Succor, Glib Limerick

For my level five magic item I'm thinking either the Power Jewlry or the  Counters of Second Chances.  As for the two consumable's that we are  allowed I have no clue at all.  I am certainly open to any constructive  suggestions, that would improve the character.