This request is definitely Mod territory.
The opening introduces the plot, gives you access to camp follower Us, and introduces you to two future companions. (Besides giving you about a level's worth of experience and a bunch of loot).
If you're running through it, it takes at most a few minutes.
If you find that little bit tedious, make sure to take a couple month break from EA before the actual launch of the game.
Sounds like folks are experiencing EA burnout.
