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.
Comfortable: This is the middle class of any Culture, regardless of the average wealth of its citizens. These folk usually live in clean, nicely apportioned homes or apartments, often in better neighborhoods. They eat regularly and occasionally very well.
Civil Strife! Conflict broke out during your youth causing social upheaval, your family was involved in the conflict (Work with your DM to detirmine your families involvement)
A potent conjunction of the stars and planets occurs on your birthday. you are struck by a falling star which passes through your body like it was made of mist. you awaken feeling different, as if something has been awakened from within.