Actually, if you could, I think you'd make a great "Jimmy The Hound" - he's a college boy who breaks his leg during a race across country (the game is Hare and Hounds, so obviously Jimmy is one of the "hounds"). He has quite a lot to say, including some poetry, which I think would be interesting for you!
I also need a "Jabez Inglewood" in Ch 7 to read a letter to the children, and a Clergyman in Ch 9. That's 4 chapters' worth, if you felt like taking up one of the "Workmen" in Ch 11 that would be great too!