Great game, congratulations!
I loved how you managed to create an entire world that the player can explore, full of characters to discover: I think it has a lot of potential. I especially appreciated the quest journal: it makes it easier to keep track of what you have to do, avoiding the risk of getting lost in the world.
Regarding the aesthetic, it's true that some parts appear a bit rushed - as you wrote - but it's nothing that can be fixed easily! Instead, I think the artwork and the music do an excellent job in conveying the cozy atmosphere! :)
Hoping to be constructive, the collisions were a bit odd sometimes, with the risk of making the game a bit frustrating. Don't be afraid of making the levels "simpler" and "less-labyrinthic", with larger roads and far-away trees: it would still keep the atmosphere, without making the movement hard :)
Anyway, considering that's your first game jam and you participated with a team of seven person, it's an incredible result and you should be proud of it. I really enjoyed playing this, thanks :D