[quote=@CollectorOfMyst]
It'd be interesting to see how they all meet - especially Dagor and Kronak.
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It's going to involve a lot of threats and possible violence. Can't wait. 

And because of that I'd lean more towards the first option as well. With my character at least it's important he gets some interaction with everybody before they fight together or he might 'accidentally' shoot some of the mages in the back.