Since I've settled in the mountains, I think it makes sense for me to hire a miner. Maybe he'll find me some silver, but at least I'll get some out of it.  For my action, I'd like to start making a shelter/bed. 

For my colony phase, I'd like to see if anyone is interested in pooling resources and settling together. I don't see any reason why we all need to build our own of everything. I don't know what all is coming in this new land, but for example, one firepit would service several people. No need for everyone to build their own. If you're already cooking for one person, it's only incremental work to cook for 2 or 3.