You were killed. However, your body returns to life with two resident souls yours and that of an ancient, alien being. The other spirit awakened for a purpose, one that it keeps secret from your mind. There are occasional fights for control of your body.
Pickpocket: During your adolescence your family fell on hard times forcing you to turn to petty theft and other criminal activities involving you with criminal organisations.
As an adult 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)