Ah, the forever asked question; Merchanting.

Doesn't matter. The dungeon monsters are horny mushrooms and zombie mushrooms. Just get a dagger and keep haste on.

Start now, as soon as possible; the sooner the better. Of course, if you can't get 60, try getting 50. Even with 50, it should take you only a few more nights. At most, it should take you 2 weeks, which should get you a book before the event ends.

Of course, the more nights you do it for, the lower your profits, but it should be profit no matter how long you do it for (according to my calculation) unless the Gen 30 books deflated again. (which it shouldn't be deflating past the price it costs to obtain one)

Harrison, haste doesnt work in there D: and... yeah. I always got less with a shadower than bowmaster just because they dont really have any skills =X There's always the use taunt method I heard to boost your scores... Taunt + 2x drop = hax drop rate? lol