Alaric the Alchemist
Alaric backs up a bit, telling Aodhan "Get outta there so we can fight that thing!" After which he begins a short incantation, speaking Elven words of magic to ensorcel his crossbow, which he draws as soon as he's backed up a few paces. Alaric drops his dagger just before casting the spell.
[sblock=DM]5-foot step away from the door but where Alaric should still be able to see the foreman, if possible, then drawing his light crossbow and dropping his dagger, following up with a standard action to cast Magic Weapon upon the crossbow.
Status: HP 6/6, AC 12 (touch 12, flat-footed 10), Fort +2, Ref +2, Will +3
Spells cast today: Acid Splash, Ray of Frost, Magic Weapon
Remaining spells: Light, Color Spray
In other words, basically useless now against the undead[/sblock]