Hey! This sounds like a really charming little project, and I like how clearly you've already defined the core systems. The growth stages, project-based plots, companion dialogue, and external JSON setup make it feel like a very manageable scope while still leaving room for personality.
I have experience with game/modding projects and working with structured systems, and I'd be interested in helping bring something like this together. I’m not based in the Portland area, though, so I wanted to be upfront about that, if you’re open to remote collaboration, I’d definitely be interested in discussing it.
Happy to look over the JSON schema and asset checklist and talk through what would be involved and the budget/trade options.