So, my party just started Tides of Dread and soon enough they'll meet the infamous Zotzilaha and, hopefully, get those nifty items from him. Since they're somewhat lacking in decent equipment, I decided to modify items listed in the AP to fit them and give them a nice boost. Problem is, I'm not really sure what to give some of them, so I ask you, wise DMs who have played through this, for help! Also, I prefer them to be Specific Weapons/Armor, because it's just cooler. These are my ideas, feel free to make suggestions on any of them. Rule of cool applies everywhere.
Party is:
Half-Elf Bard - defacto party leader (you can't really say no to someone with +25 on diplomacy) and the biggest problem of all, since I have no idea what would be a great item for a bard. First I thought a suit of Celestial Armor, but given his dex modifier of +3, he can't really make use of its max dex bonus of +8. Fly is nice, but compared to what others are getting, it's not much. Then I remembered he said he'd use a whip, and in MIC I found 2 whips - Lash of Sands and Water Whip, but both deal elemental damage which will get kinda useless against all of those demons they'll face. Have no idea what to give him. Instruments are pointless, since he uses Perform (Oratory).
Human Conjurer/Master Specialist - Either Ring of Arcane Might or Robe of Arcane Might.
Rogue/Fighter/Dervish - Rogue's Vest. Fits thematically and that bonus to sneak attack is nice.
Elf Paladin/Fighter/Champion of Corellon Larethian - Sword of the Planes
Dwarf Druid - Rhino Hide, but I'd add Wild enchantment on it.
Human Cleric/Radiant Servant - he has Vow of Poverty, so I should give him something that he's supposed to donate somewhere... But I have no idea what.
