You receive a mysterious message from persons unknown, the message details a dangerous secret which is now up to you to keep safe. (work with your DM to determine details)
Rivalry: A rival to you or your family cause upheaval forcing you to relocate possibly to a far distant land. (Work with your DM to detirmine the details)
Get out of jail free. A magnanimous ruler pardons all prisoners. If the character, or his friends or relatives are in prison, they are set free with an admonition to "Sin no more."