Thanks for the explanations. I know that the Cradalios Cave issue is something that a player has to do on purpose (more or less), but it can't hurt to prevent unfortunate accidents.
Yeah, the normal items limit is 999, which I pleasantly realized very soon when farming Bronze Ore - and later when stuffing my bags with Seed Rucksacks for free. :D
I'm not always sure which party member can learn (and actually use) which skills, which is why I always make back-up saves before using Skills Books so that I won't lose/waste them. Also, it's good to know that party members can learn skills "retroactively" thanks to your help (like with Beatrix's "Thaw" skill). And concerning Bernard, I think he's just too manly and can't be bothered with wearing accessories. ;)
Since I'm still farming for drops in Rifthaven and vicinity, the Elven Realm must do without my heroic deeds for a while longer. :)