In direct opposition to the DMs attitude about sorcerers, I would like to suggest that all the folks who have died recently join me in making a barrage of sorcerer characters, all completely unrelated to one another.

Unleash the Spellfire!

... err.... no thanks, but thanks for the offer, Lts.

Good luck with the Greater dire half-dragon bloated Rats, though. (Hint: Jump off a cliff and cast feather fall. Its your only chance)