Cartography is used to decypher the treasure map. Once the map is decoded, does it need to be the character with cartography or that decoded the map that digs? Or can any character with the decoded map in their inventory dig up the chest? I'm asking as I already have a bard with lockpicking. So if this char can dig up the chest, I need only to have a mule with cartography that decodes the maps, without having him to get bard skills & co.
Only the player who decoded the map may attempt to dig for the treasure-chest itself. However once the chest has been dug up, anyone may attempt to pick the locks & remove the traps placed upon it.