Hi there thanks for the feedback and bug report!
If ever you want to continue from your current run copy & paste your 'save folder' over to the new update.
I've gone ahead and fix the bug for potential backtracking which can soft lock your run. Part of 1.3.8 upload.
Certain characters that are to be recruited will appear inside the inn at a certain day/time and season. If you've missed them, don't worry they'll appear again. Do try using the bed to forward time and check the inn occasionally. Hope that helps!