1st: turn off caps lock Mining can be a good way to gain money, but its not very fast. It really don't exist a fast way to gain alot of money. But i think that to make it easier you should try to raise one skill or two, and obtain money with those skills. (mining and smithing; fishing and cooking; etc.)
I think its a good idea. I was thinking: "Should i raise my smithing or just sell the coal ores?" Well, i've decided to sell the ores. I hope that you're idea can bring us a reason to raise smithing.
If we are going to have more dragon items, certainly that a "ninja dragon sword" is not one of them. Items will follow the same line that already exists - med. helm, full helm, chain armour, plate armour, sword, longsword, etc.