Don't give up on Charm Soloing at low levels.
Some camps are perfect for it.
Levels 12-13: Mino Camp in Steamfont
Levels 14-18: Sister Camp in Lesser Fay (if you can get it)
In each case here, there are four mobs and it's trivial to
pull no more than two at a time (most are single pulls). My charms rarely
resist or break during a single fight and I'm lazy and don't tash
the mob ahead of time.
[You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] Pull two at a time, keep the target mob rooted
at all times, and try to kill your pet first. I break charm using Taper
Enchantment which is a whooping 5 mana. Not sure this would work if
I tashed pet first. Once you get 16 and Breeze, you'll
have mana to burn...
My CHA is around 150 (not that great). I got Crude Stein and 2 Opalline
Earrings pretty cheaply...Thats all you need for low levels, IMO.
I also use my illusion pet in some situations also, like in places like
Unrest and Crushbone, because I like the safety of having a pet with
me at all times.
Just my $0.02.
Selenia (Enchanter)
Taimah (Ranger)