Locksmith

 Wherever there are people with treasures, there are locks. Where there are locks, there are the people who make and maintain them. You are a specialized smith, skilled in the ways of tumblers and levers. Whether it be the intricate puzzle locks of nobility or the solid padlocks of the common folk, you know how to keep a clasp shut. Or open one up, as the case may be.

Skill Proficiencies: Investigation, Sleight of Hand

Tool Proficiencies: Thieves' Tools, Smith's Tools

Equipment: One set of Smith’s tools, merchant’s scale, a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp

Suggested Characteristics

d8	Personality Trait
1	The first thing I do in a new place is note the locations of everything valuable — or where such things could be hidden.
2	I believe that anything worth doing is worth doing right. I’ll settle for nothing less than perfection.
3	I’m well known for my work, and I want to make sure everyone appreciates it. I’m always taken aback when people haven’t heard of me.
4	I like to talk at length about my profession.
5	I cut corners to maximize profit.
6	When I get an idea, I am single-minded in its execution — even if it’s a terrible idea.
7	If I can be everyone’s friend, I’ll always have support.
8	I’m not all that keen on adventuring, but I need the money.

d6	Ideal
1	Survival. Where there’s life, there’s hope. If I remain alive and flexible, I can succeed. (Any)
2	Generosity. My talents were given to me so that I could use them to benefit the world. (Good)
3	Curiosity. What could be worth locking away? (Chaotic)
4	Wealth. With enough coin, I can buy comfort, power, knowledge, and even eternal life. Nothing will stand between me and money. (Evil)
5	Stability. The mercantile trade was too chaotic for me. I need a nice stable profession, like adventuring. (Lawful)
6	Live and Let Live. Meddling in the affairs of others only causes trouble. (Neutral)

d6	Bond
1	My family means everything to me. I will keep them safe.
2	I will get revenge on the evil forces that destroyed my place of business and ruined my livelihood.
3	The workshop where I learned my trade is the most important place in the world to me.
4	If I take care of my possessions, they’ll take care of me. People come and go, but a well-maintained tool is something you can always rely on.
5	The people of my community trust me. I’ll do everything in my power to protect them.
6	I owe a dangerous person a lot of money. As long as they’re happy, they let my debt rest unpaid.

d6	Flaw
1	I must have the best of everything. Like, right now.
2	You haven’t heard of me? I’m sure that’s because of your ignorance and low breeding.
3	I have trouble trusting in my allies.
4	I like keeping secrets and won’t share them with anyone.
5	I’m horribly jealous of anyone who can outshine my handiwork. Everywhere I go, I’m surrounded by rivals.
6	Anything worth locking, is worth unlocking.