A Talagaad native who survives by noticing what others miss. Negen moves quietly, listens carefully, and prefers a hidden path to a fair fight. Known among dockworkers, rat catchers, and the city's less respectable circles, he has a talent for finding clues, secret routes, and trouble. His nickname Negen means Nine in his native tongue, so named for his missing pinky finger on his left hand. A follower of Ranald, he believes information is worth more than gold and far easier to carry.