First, thanks for your help, guys! I now have a better understanding of Divinity as a whole. A thought - it was said that lockpicks can be crafted, but disarm trap kits cannot. That said, how abundant are the materials needed to craft lockpicks? I am exploring the city of Cyreal right now, and have had to use a couple lockpicks - one for a door and one for a chest. That, and I have had to resort to a previously saved game because my rogue was caught taking something he shouldn't have! Now, to prevent that from happening, do I need to increase my pickpocket skill? ... meaning do I have to increase my pickpocket skill to decrease the chance of getting caught?