Magic item advice

[TheDood]

I'm about to begin play in an evil campaign, my character is a cleric who is aiming for the Dreadmaster Prc from Dragon 287. What Im stuck on is magical items for him, I've been given 5400gp to spend per the DMG and dont know what to buy, now before anybody says cloak of charisma or wisdom, at 4000gp that is a significant portion of my starting gold for what I feel is an insignificant boost to my starts, or am I wrong? Fill free to pick over my character and provide suggestions for magic items and character improvement. It will be much appreciated.

Horus
Human Male
Bard 1, Cleric 3
Lawful Evil

Abilities:
Str 15
Dex 13
Con 14
Int 16
Wis 18 (+1, Level 4)
Cha 18

Combat Stats:
Base Attack Bonus: +2
Melee: +4 (BAB + Str)
Ranged: +3 (BAB + Dex)
Hit Points: 31
Armor Class: 11 (Dex +1)
Initiative: +1 (+1 Dex)
Movement Rate: 30 ft

Weapons and Armor
Armor and Shield: None
Weapons: None

Saving Throws:
Fort: +4 (+2 base, +2 Con)
Ref: +5 (+4 base, +1 Dex)
Will: +9 (+5 base, +4 Wis)

Feats:
Weapon proficiency: Light
Weapon proficiency: Rapier
Skill Focus (Intimidate)
Spell Focus (Enchantment)
Spellcasting Prodigy (Cleric)

Skills:
Bluff 9
Craft(Poisonmaking) 8
Diplomacy 15
Gather Information 8
Intimidate 11
Knowledge (Nobility and Royalty) 7
Knowledge (Religion) 10
Perform (Orate) 9
Search 3
Sense Motive 9

Languages:
Common, Draconic, Infernal, Abyssal.

Domains: Hatred (FRCS), Corruption (AEG's Evil)

 

[Crothian]

well, are you looking for offense or defense? Whichever, get a nice minor item (weapon or arm), possible some really cheap other magic. But mostly get good MW items. You might find one magical item that would be perfect for you, but then you couldn't afford everything else you need. THat would be a tough choice.