Locksmith

A student of the artisanal trade of the locksmith, you have an intricate understanding of the ins and outs of creating, maintaining and breaking locks. You grew up having learned the function of different types of locks, how to identify magical and non-magic locks in various forms, and understand how the denizens of the world practice seclusion.

Skill Proficiencies: Sleight of Hand, Investigation

Tool Proficiencies: Thieves' Tools and Tinker's Tools

Languages: Read, write and speak one standard language (Dwarvish, Elvish, Giant, Gnomish, Goblin, Halfling or Orc)

Equipment: Either thieves' tools or tinker's tools, a pouch containing 15 gold, three locks and a set of common clothes

Suggested Characteristics

The life of a locksmith is a humble trade. Creating and maintaining locks is a very specific role in a society, and the repetitive nature of a locksmiths' work could cause some mental strain. Staying ahead of the curve of thieves and their kin takes a lot of planning, and many locksmiths may take up a secondary profession. Their bonds and flaws may be related to their work, or may come from somewhere else entirely.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I'm known in my home town for my services, and people seem to trust my work.
2	I'm good at my work, and I tend towards telling people about it when introducing myself.
3	I believe a door without a lock is a waste of materials, and will announce it as such.
4	I'm self-conscious about my work at times, and am upset by break-ins.
5	I tend to like people practicing similar crafts, and dislike those who see them as lowly.
6	Anyone who breaks a well-crafted item intentionally deserves nothing but hatred.
7	I'm always polite and respectful.
8	I like testing my locks vigorously, sometimes to the detriment of the lock.

d6	Ideal
1	Integrity. What is a trade without a clientelle, and upsetting the flow of commerce is an atrocity. (Lawful)
2	Trust. If you can't trust the person locking your front door, who can you trust? (Good)
3	Curiosity. The world is full of locked doors, and I want to see what's behind every one of them. (Chaotic)
4	Greed. I want to own the world, and nobody without a key may access my wealth. (Evil)
5	Family. The best of my work goes to them. (Any)
6	Heirachy. Those who can afford the best locks are the best protected, and those who can't, aren't. (Lawful)

d6	Bond
1	I seek to provide my crafts for those who pay.
2	I owe my life to my mentor for taking me off the streets and giving me purpose.
3	I seek to perfect my craft, and will one day create an unbreakable lock.
4	Every lock I craft is unique in one way or another.
5	My greatest work is to create a lock that works with anything that exists.
6	Locks are a limited technology. True protection must be secured through other, more direct means.

d6	Flaw
1	I once created a faulty lock, and it led to the death of a close friend or family.
2	I will harshly judge those who don't protect their belongings.
3	I am inflexible in my thinking.
4	I find difficulty in coming up with new ideas.
5	While drunk, I will lock peoples' doors and chests and forget to give them the key.
6	My work is simple but repetitive, and I secretly hate it.