Did the Gith fight, and it wasn't as bad as expected.  In fact, I found it easier than patch 4.  In patch 4, they were murdering me almost before I could take a turn.  This time, not so bad.
Granted, I used Bless beforehand and Potions of Speed in Round 1 and I made sure I was full rested before triggering the fight.  I also had my familiar for Lae'zel and my wolf for my Ranger which drew attacks from the Gith.  Oh, and I cheesed it with high ground.  I made sure to bolt for high ground so they couldn't, and then I pegged them from above... though not just pegging from above.  I had 2 ranged and 2 melee.
Shields and best armor helped a lot, and I was level 4.