After a mighty storm has passed, You discover a old waterlogged chest, sealed with chains and weighted with stones. You find drowned form of a young animal. Suddenly, the creature's eyes open you have acquired an unusual pet.
Divorce: During your adolescence your parents split up and you were forced to chose which parent to live with (Work with your DM to detirmine the details)
You become involved with criminal elements of society, taking to a life of crime and earning a notorious reputation and bounty. (work with your DM to determine details)