Yeah you definitely need to get a few levels up before you try and beat him. I remember I tried going right for him when I got that quest and no go. And as for going to a new area, you will be in Broken Valley for awhile. Its a very large place. Just try going south from the village and taking on some goblins. You have got the right idea with the hit and runs. Just walk up slowly to a group of baddies and you can usually get just one or two of them to leave the pack and you can lead them off and deal with them one at a time. This game is pretty tough starting out, because if the enemies are more than two levels above you their extremely mean. But its a great game, and the more so because of its difficulty. Stick with it!!!! Once you get a few levels up and learn the basics you will be just fine.....
