...i'm not big on contrived replacements; i may rejoin organically at some point in the indeterminate future but if i'm out i'm out...
Yeah, that requires you to build a new character. The game goes on while you do so and the dm loops new you in when it makes sense.
Did I fail to mention my previous character had many siblings?
You were a fan of Larry, well here is his cousin Darryl, and his other cousin Darrey.