why are argonains "adept at picking locks?" i never understood why bethesda decided to make that one of the argonians most publicized talents. of everything the mysterious and bad ass argonians could have been good at... they got lock picking so why do you think physiologically argonians are reputed for this talent

Well, the Argonians are the spies and caretakers of the Hist. They are influenced by the Hist hivemind, and some believe that they are part of the Hist hivemind, with the Hist seeing through their eyes. What's a spy without talent in lockpicking?

They have extraordinary motor functions, including the ability to stay completely still and keep steady.

ah that makes complete sense to me now. thank you for sheding light on the subject that has bothered me for such a long time. i just feel the argonians are such a cool/under appreciated race and always felt like "theyre good at lock picking" was such a weak talent in comparison to the other races. however with the knowledge you have given me i have a better understanding of why that makes sense.