Chapter 1 - Class - Character Kits - Dwarven Kits
Locksmith
Locksmiths are masters at building and taking apart locks. These craftsmen are well
respected in dwarf society. In many ways the true thief's worst enemy, locksmiths make it
hard for a thief to exercise his trade.
Role: They are expert in making and opening locks. They are also expert at finding
and disarming traps. Their craft safeguards homes and builds strong locks for the gates of
dwarf strongholds.
To adventurers, there are many benefits to having a locksmith along. They can find
and remove traps, open locks, and have all of the other skills of thieves.
Secondary Skills: Locksmiths often have technical skills, such as Mason, Miner, or
Woodworker/Carpenter.
Weapon Proficiencies: They usually carry axes and hammers. Practical dwarves,
they know that not all locks can be picked. Sometimes it is necessary to break a door
down instead.
Bonus Nonweapon Proficiencies: Carpentry, Locksmithing.
Recommended Nonweapon Proficiencies: Alertness, Engineering, Stonemasonry.
Equipment: Locksmiths should have one set each of lock making and lock picking
tools.
Distinctive Appearance: No distinctive appearance.
Special Benefits: They gain a +10% modifier to their Open Locks ability in addition
to that provided by the Lockpicking proficiency, and a +10% bonus to their Find/Remove
Traps ability.
Special Hindrances: Locksmiths have a -10% penalty to their Climb Walls ability
and a -5% penalty to their Pick Pockets ability.
Wealth Options: They start with 4d4x10 gp.
