The character's cultural ties are to his current nation of residence. While the character's ancestors may have come from another land, he has no strong emotional, physical or cultural ties to another country
No significant societal gains, either technological, sociological or artistic are being made, or have been made in recent memory. Your culture has remained essentially as it is for generations. Rulers tend to emphasise maintaining the status quo.
Poor: very low income. compared to many. He usually does not or cannot own property. His home is usually of lesser quality, sometimes due to uncaring landlords who may also be the Poor person's employer.
Pickpocket: During your youth your family fell on hard times forcing you to turn to petty theft and other criminal activities involving you with criminal organisations.
Martial training: In adolescence you trained with the weapons of your people and learnt how to use them proficiently (work with your DM to determine details)