This is going to be a really small OP until it's updated.
A suggestion. It's not really a suggestion worthy of being in the suggestions sub-forum.
What if one village would act like a bank? Storing items for other players for ''a small fee''. And maybe a small shopping are in front of the bank where players can sell their stuff. The merchants pay rent.
Still an idea, will be updated. Could you dear sirs and sirette's provide some feedback?