I like the worldbuilding and the characters seem like they have a chance to be pretty fun if you get around to making a full release. The map design could use some work but it served its purpose - I'd be wary of typos and inconsistencies next time though!
Just as an example, there is the crossroads sign that points you in different directions and it shows the area you came from as being opposite in compass direction.
I feel that regardless of intention, the compass directions should line up with the screen directions. The village is through the map's east exit but the sign is marked as the village being west. I did also want to mention that there is what I assume to be a further along save file included with the game's download - the reason why I worded it like this is that I don't know if it's a debug save or just a completion save so I didn't mess with it.
Pretty cool characters tho!