Thank God. I'm sure I was just about having an aneurysm trying to think of a character to make.

I'm gonna go ahead and say "yes"; you can have the spot I was supposed to fill, after the departure of another player, as a member of the SETU team (when they finally get out of that forest). ... If you can make a suitable character, of course.
However, I'm pretty sure Halvtand will drag me by my imaginary balls if I try and act like the one with all the power, so it's ultimately his decision. I think you should start work on a sheet, though.