Suikoden-Like HQ System (REQUESTING)

I know this is a rather noobish question, but is there any way to make a Suikoden like HQ system where you can switch party members and reqruit shopkeepers and stuff, and add buildings as you reqruit more members?

Here's one way you can do this, if it isn't too confusing.

http://gamingw.net/tutorials/358

Thanks! That really helped. I'm using the "Evolved" way.