You were abducted by otherworldly beings (planar, fey, fiend or celestial) Moments later, you reappear, but has physically aged 1d10+10 years, has no memories of that lost time, and has not mentally aged even a minute.
Rebellion: As an adolescent you joined a rebellion against the local ruler, if successful you are outlawed, if it failed you escape, with only friends and family knowing your involvement. (Work with your DM to detirmine the details)
A deity or other such powerful being asks you to become its agent on earth, if you choose to accept The deity gives the character an unusual pet as a gift. (work with your DM to determine details)