60 is fine once you get farther in the game. They are meant to be glass cannons basically.
What needs to change in the local raider that is available. Harec requires alot of skill to use even at higher MMR, even his skill requires some though to use. I would propose using shae as a starter since she requires less skill to kill enemies and her bewitch skill adds survivability at close quarters. That is if new players understand how to use powers, so a new training tutorial is a must.