Tell him he doesn't need to prove himself and he did well.
In the meantime, use that turn undead whatever it is on dem minions.
The fight begins officially with the necromancer running to the back, obviously using her last bit of strength. a Zombie charges up at you, and you gallantly dash at it, sword in hand. You cast turn undead on a zombie giving it instant holy death. (Roll is 12).
*Roll 2 for bard +5 due to dexterity, makes 7*
The bard attempts to hit a skeleton, misses, but hit's the arm of another skeleton, thus disabling said arm.