Here is something that i noticed: when you try to merge items and you get a message saying "Merge X to get Y" it means you already have said items lying around.
One tip: You can make it to the first town without triggering any encounters. Around it you can find either an unprotected "medium" chest, a gnoll selling a random item for 50 gold (usually it's level 12 regardless of your level) and/or a peasant that can teach you to bargain (cheaper prices) for 50 gold.
You know what would be cool? Mess with the characters during intermissions, clicking would cause them to say something about the current situation, talk to other characters, etc. What the devs think?
Money is useless when you don't have any building to upgrade. There should be some shops to buy equipment for my heroes instead of being permanent stat boosts with rare drop rates
Cheat. (There are only five)