Well some would consider this "super-cheese", but hey, if you're desperate... you're desparate.
If you do not already have this item, go get it.
It's the good ol' "uber-cheesey" Algernon's Cloak. It's great for emergencies!
Just use it to "Charm" one of the baddies in that tent and you troubles should be greatly reduced, as the other enemies should immediately focus on their charmed-comrade. "Hey Bro, I thought we were pals?"
Now doing the above WILL guarantee an easy victory. I promise this.
But, if you're are looking for more respectable tactics, then I would recomend that you immediately take-out that sneeky little mage.
I remember the last time that I did that fight, he (the mage) was the most urgent factor for me, and it would seem that he is even more so in your case since one "Holding-type" spell against you and you're done. Reload!
Also, I think you can find some of those "exploding potions" or "fireball potions" outside around the camp, as those will obviously do some quick "area-damage", effecting more than one baddie.
Also, don't forget that you can leave the tent and come back after you have chugged down a few healing potions. Bottoms up!
As well, leaving after that mage has used some type of "Buffing spell" for him and/or his Croanies, will allow you to wait out the effects.
There's plenty of other tactics you could use, but since you are at the early stages of soloing, you're options are quite limited.
I guess if all else fails, just keep on doing "trial and error".
P.S.- You are using all of your "buffing potions", right? I mean, there really isn't any point in saving them, as you already know that you will find plenty more later on in the game.
Good luck!
[ 06-27-2003, 11:46 PM: Message edited by: Sir Heinrich Godfrie IV ]