Humans

Bretonheimer
The humans of Bretonheim are regarded as stoic and honest, and practice traditions - be they farmer, trader, soldier or lord - refined and codified over generations. Many tend towards lawful alignments.
 * +1 to any 2 ability scores
 * You start with one feat of your choice
 * You start with proficiency in local (Bretonheim), and gain proficiency (or +1) in persuasion when interacting with most others of your culture.

This profile could also apply to humans from the distant shogunates of the far east.

Mercian
The cosmopolitan and mercantile humans of Mercia are quick to make a silver, and quick to identify the skills needed to get it. Many tend towards chaotic alignments.
 * +1 to all ability scores
 * +100gp per starting level
 * Proficiency in any one skill of your choice
 * You speak one extra language (reasonable to your background. Note that you still must have the intelligence for it)

This profile could also apply to human Mageans, or travelers from far Shaara.