You want in, you got in! PC introductions are only just being posted, so you'll be getting in right at the beginning of things. Get a PC in the works, nail down the coffin - err - details, and get to gaming!
Don't fret over party composition (Bard is fine). Take a look through this thread as most questions should've been tackled by now. Otherwise, welcome aboard!
OK guys, this doesn't seem to be going anywhere. Hopefully MD will get back in the saddle at some point, but as we're nearly 6 weeks in and haven't done more than post an intro, I'm going to drop out so I can concentrate on games I'm playing/running.
If MD comes back, have fun - I'll look in and see how you are getting on,