Great art, enjoyed just looking at it. There's lots of potential here: hints of economic and reputation systems, plus the whole "feed the beast" thing. Hope you decide to flesh it out a bit more after the jam! I'd love to see where it ends up. I worked solo on my submission as well, and this was my first jam. Hardest part is all the stuff you leave on the table.
Archibald, what a guy. Legend.