If your concern is too many characters then I can agree this is the right way to handle it. I mean, if there weren't villains among the heroes that are likely to make things devolve into infighting which can't go anywhere because plot armour, I wouldn't be considering dropping this.
See, our characters , were normal people living in this world. That's right, we're here, existing as normal individuals, going through the motions of everyday life.
Sorry I haven't started this yet, long story short, helping people move sucks. Especially when they live on a farm. And are moving to another farm several hours away. And neither farm is close to where you live. For now at least, have an OOC.