Q: Do NPCs get to start with 2 traits like PCs?

Yes. If you had a dwarf NPC, would you deny him his dwarf racial traits? Similarly, human NPCs get 2 traits. Of course, you could always swap these traits for 1 feat and +1 skill point per level, or handwave them away for combat purposes (since most NPCs will have traits like "artisan").

You may also wish to refer to the Traits and Non-Human Characters page .