Very true, but it is still a factor.  Aside from the people who have posted here recently, I can say that Jezebell and SnitchSeeker2120 have both been discussing their character with me via PMs, and AppleofEris has started doing so as well.  I've also been talking to one other female character possibly interested in playing.  I am not worried about this game dying due to lack of players.  We already have enough for me to continue pressing forward, but I would like at least a couple more.