it would be nice if the shop items changed as your apprentice got older. after a little bit, all the items you have are better than the shops limited selection.
this is a great game, with a lot of sequel potential. a few tips. a slightly more complex combat system would be great. dont make it easeir, it is a great difficulty right now, a challenge, but not frustrating. if you have a high temperament, it should significantly slow your stress growing. when you find gold, your stress should go down, not up.