Once a family of lowlifes scavenging for food within Shariz, the Blacklock family has a long history of tinkering with mechanical parts. This skill was developed over many years of necessity, crafting simple mechanical creations to peddle on the streets for silver. After passing down their craft, ultimately, the two brothers Flint & Clint developed unique proficiencies in handling firearms after trade relations began to increase the flow of new weaponry from the Empire of Bastile. Working as transient bounty hunters, Flint abandoned his younger brother Clint in the dune sea after a bounty collection went awry. Separated for many years, the two remaining members of the Blacklock family grew to resent one another.