Colonel Henry Walrus Caruthers
Although appointed leader of the research expedition the Colonel doesn't really have a proper grasp on their intent.
Drafted in from the army to provide experience and knowledge in the fields of remote and difficult travel across uncharted terrain.
He is adept at handling fire-arms with his prehensile mustache. And unfortunately cant resist the urge to take occasional pot shots at the wild-life.
Especially some of the rarer fauna.
"Well there wont be many chances to bag one of these buggers soon"!
is his justification.