Most guilds require that their fellows be skilled at handiwork, or mechanical lore. There are many ways for Novices to learn to work with their hands and most of them involve using certain items. Of course, Novices can COMBINE reagents which requires no tool use.

Common tools such as CARVING KNIVES and FLINT are inexpensive items that any Novice seeking to learn lore should have. A MORTER AND PESTLE are better tools, but their cost can be prohibitive to someone just making a start.