Personally, I really like Stitches' character, and I agree with Stitches' notion that Espurr doesn't need to be able to speak to communicate his desires to join the guild. I myself have never actually worked in a roleplay with a mute character so I have no idea how it will turn out, but I am willing to give it a try.

Also, Kiddo, I wouldn't go so far to say most of the cast are "bumbling idiots". The cast is more naive than anything. XP