Yes, there is a way. Open MMH55-SETTINGS.pak in <game folder>/data
The file consists of variables that allow tweaking the global balance and enabling/disabling some of the game features. It also allows lowering the initial adventure sites' strength level. Check this guide on how to edit the pak file.
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Also, there's a Necropolis hero, Caspar, he moves way too slow on the adventure map compared to other heroes.