Your people are considered barbarians and have a dynamic social structure, a highly educated society with a keen sense of propriety and law and order. In a sense, they are pre-Civilized, but not yet developed to the point where a central power is needed.
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.
In adult life you gain a rival who seeks to undo your character, they will attempt to hinder your efforts until they get what they want. (work with your DM to determine details)