Noah Alston

Martha Braithwaite - Sister †

Penelope Braithewaite - Cousin

Caroline Walker - Fiancé †

## Introduction

Noah Alston resides in Rhodes and owns the local gun shop 'Guns & Gators'. Usually, Noah can be found around the township of Rhodes, but he also frequents Lakay, Bluewater Marsh, and The Heartlands.

## Biography

### Early Life

Noah Alston was born to August Alston and Abilene Braithwaite in Lemoyne County. Unfortunately, the majority of the Braithwaite family did not care for Noah’s father August, which resulted in both August and Noah being shunned from the family and Abilene was seen as an outcast, though still allowed to live on the property just not in the manor with the rest of the family.

From there, Noah and his parents lived amongst the workers on their little section of the plantation. Abilene worked hard to give Noah a proper education, teaching him how to read, write, and math whereas his father enrolled him in the school of hard knocks at the age of thirteen. August taught him how to live and thrive in the swamp and woods surrounding in a variety of ways. From taking him fishing and leaving him on his lonesome for a night to tying a rope around his waist and throwing him in the swamp to fight alligators. It’s a miracle that Noah still has all his limbs and fingers to this day.

### Building a Foundation

Once Noah reached eighteen, he traveled east to Georgia to pursue a Zoology degree from the University of Georgia, though, he fell short on his studies and narrowly missed graduating. Upon returning home to Lemoyne, Noah began studying wildlife in and around Bluewater Marsh and Bayou Nwa as well as tailoring custom coats, vests, boots, and hats for those who wanted a more personal touch to their wardrobe.

Yearning for more knowledge on his new found passion and craft, Noah spent a lot of time traveling all over to either trade or hunt for specific pelts. He picked up a lot of tricks and tips on repairs and upkeep for firearms; from simple concoctions to preserve wood and metal to smithing and hand-crafting new parts for more extensive repairs.

After his traveling was all said in done, he returned at the age of 21 with a woman named Caroline in tow. Caroline was a very talented seamstress who perfectly paired with Noah when it came to tailoring clothing, oftentimes allowing Noah to focus on hunting and tanning while she did most of the stitch work. The two worked near flawlessly together for a few years and eventually decided to elope to Mexico

### Trip to Mexico

Caroline and Noah arrived in Escalera, Mexico after a week of travelling. Quickly, the couple befriended the residents of Escalera and started to take in the culture of the town. The Tequila was better than anything he had ever had, the food was immaculate, and the hunting was challenging to say the least.

After being shown the surrounding area and where he could find different game, Noah and Caroline set out on a little day-trip together to take in the sights and possibly hunt a Gila Monster. They managed to get around two miles out of Escalera before the unthinkable happened. Caroline’s horse was spooked and bucked her off before either of them could blink, landing her next to a Fer-de-Lance snake, resulting in the pit viper to lunge out and bite Caroline not once, but twice, on the leg. Due to how potent the venom was, Caroline succumbed to the bite before Noah could tie a tourniquet and put ammonia on the bite. He returned to Escalera with Caroline, allowing an undertaker to embalm her so she would make the trip back to Odessa, where he planned to lay her to rest. Unfortunately, despite being embalmed for the trip across New Austin, the harsh climate started to take its toll on Caroline, resulting Noah to stop in Armadillo to have her cremated where he’d spread her ashes along Big Valley on his way back to Rhodes.

### Fresh Start

Noah receded back into the marshes that he found solace in for a few years, quietly studying the wildlife in the marshes that surrounded Rhodes and Saint Denis. Eventually, Noah was talking into straying away from his solitary life and make a name for himself. As a result, Noah took it upon himself to become the sole proprietor of the Gun Store in Rhodes - now known as Guns & Gators Hunting Supplies. He spent countless hours noting inventory, making orders, and promoting his new business venture to the townsfolk of Rhodes. He met a number of people, from passers-by to long-term residents of Rhodes. He was approached by Siobhan O'Connel, curious about having a sign made for her caravan - from there, they began to trade work and herbs and develop a strong working relationship which led to him being introduced to Zip Taylor. This proved to be the beginning of a new chapter and new family in his life, something much needed after having lost his Mother earlier that year and his fiance three years before that.