Since I've already given Ravenscroft/Serrano the option to tweak things, and want to do some tweaking myself, I'll rule that people are allowed to refine their characters and personal build point expenditures up until we start the first council meeting. Don't change your character concept too much (I am personally debating if that means I can or cannot change Viscaria's craft skills).
(While we're talking about tweaking...Hey, Ravenscroft, do you want to change one of your Death of Vermin to attract outdoor pests? Things that destroy crops, for example?)
Chapter 2.2 - Spring, 1213 - The New Magi Settle In could be very short, if everybody just takes an empty room and hides in it until the council meeting. Exploring the sanctums, covenant or town will make it go longer.
Let's have Grog activity happen in 2.1 Prelude - The Subtle Rebellion and have it run concurrent with the above-mentioned thread.