Lock Box Maker

Lock Box Maker
Location:	Crossings Kuro Orchard The Jade Urn Western Harvest Route
Origin:	Asken folk
Vendor?	Yes
First Appearance:	Chapter Zero The Journey Begins
Threat to player?	No

Lock Box Maker is an NPC and a randomly occurring event found in Crossings, Char Cape Passage, Kuro Orchard, The Jade Urn, and Western Harvest Route at any time of day. This merchant asks you to test the new lockbox they have developed.

Endeavours

The Lock Box Maker has a lockbox. Before you attempt the endeavour:

This strongbox is locked tight. Only mechanical skill and deft hands will entice it open.

You must pass a +3 check. If you are successful:

*The lock box snaps open, as does the mouth of the Lock Box Maker*

Afterwards, the Lock Box Maker will express their amazement, and will give you one Knot of thankful wishes.

Inventory

Using Hagglers Wit

This curious figure has a huge interest in the Carefully Packed Box with Thankful Petals.

For Sale

• Card player's box
• Ficus tree box
• Rosewood jewellery box
• Scholar's supply box
• Simple wooden crate
• Smooth gourd container
• Sturdy freight box

Dialogue

	Dialogue
Speaking to the Lockbox Maker for the first time	Hello! I am not only a lock box maker I'll have you know...I am a lock pick proof lock box maker! At least that is my ambition. I have here the lock box of my latest design...I would be grateful if you could make an attempt to pick the lock. To study how you get on will help me improve my lock box further. What do you say, do you accept?
Speaking to the Lockbox Maker for the second time	I have some things to trade, if you have a mind for it..?

	Dialogue
After completing the endeavour successfully	I can't believe my eyes! I was so sure I had considered every weakness... I must now consider how to improve my lock box even further.

Walk By Dialogue

A challenge for you, Wanderer!