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.
Destitute: These people are considered the dregs of society. They own no property, and may have no fixed home. Some perform no real work and are often unemployable. Others are in bond to a master and live at his whim.
Rebel: During your youth you ran away from your home for a time. (Work with your DM to determine what happened in your time away) Did you return or have you travelled the lands since leaving as a child?
Hostile encounter. Followers of a god are persecuting unbelievers, you had a direct or indirect interaction with them. (work with your DM to determine details)