I Agree. I just did 2 characters to GM that way and it didn't take that long. Probably around 1 1/2 hours total, in several sessions(Can't take the boredom for too long). One advantage on my shard(Baja) is someone has a house right by New Haven, just grab a bunch of Spellbinders and run up on the porch of the house. They won't be able to hit you so you don't have to worry about healing yourself.