how to get lockpicks in skyrim
From the Skyrim wiki: Lockpicks are easily obtained, as almost all merchants carry at least 1 of them. Some of the easier ways are: 1  The Thieves Guild fence Tonilia carries around 30 picks for sale. 2  The Khajiit trader outside Whiterun also carries 30 or more picks for sale. 3  Babette in the Dark Brotherhood usually sells between 15 and 20 picks. 4  General goods traders such as Belethor often carry 5 to 10 picks.