Ah ok. I might just go with that as I have no other biz there and I never cared for the dalish merchandise. Part of the reason is this:
During the scene right after the Keeper's death, there's that moment where you can either blame Merril, or say it was Marethari's fault. First time through I accidentally blame Merril and it led to more experience (possibly because the convo was a little longer after that). I got over 2k. Then the second time I played through, I blamed Marethari and the convo was shorter. I only got 1800 exp.
I'll probably go back and blame Merril again since the friendship won't change on me. More experience that way. I need it to fight the damn High Dragon.