Honestly first thing my Warlock would do in such situation is Misty Step to high ground.

So tedious could theoreticaly be first round, until i get my turn ... but hardly anything more.

And yes i did pick a fight without taking position in goblin camp ...
When i created all Gith party, i decided to kill Crusher instead of humiliating him ... and the battle was fun (Party: Lae'zel, Evocation Wizard, Life Cleric & Hunter Ranger). ^_^