The closest I've gotten in the past was with my Cornac Summoner (died at the second boss in slime tunnels), which I must say was a much easier early game. This character on the other hand took three attempts to get past level 20, after which it was a breeze. I finished one of the sorcerers off in about four turns, but the other took at least twenty.
Now I just have to decide what to play next... I'm thinking Skeleton Necromancer.
