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!  
 - MD