Loving the game so far, can't wait for more content. The art style is immediately recognizable and VERY pleasant to the eyes. Excited to see what other mechanics you might add. Perhaps a perk system, where you get perk points by leveling up gates. Expanded cooking/potion crafting with craftable appearance change potion?
Also, would you consider it, and if so, how much would it cost to get ones OC added to the game as an NPC? For example, a merchant.
Edit: Forgot to add a suggestion I really hope you implement. Always have one gate the current max level.