dont spoil areas but where are the blacksmiths keys
The blacksmith is part of two quests, but his keys are in the overworld (the town you start in). They are visible, so you do not need to open anything or take it from someone.
thank you I thought they were in the dungon or with the barrel master. eh I got a companion out of it so it's fine
how close is it to the shop
Sorry, it's not directly in the town as it is outside it.