Criminal: An experienced criminal with a history of breaking the law. They have spent a lot of time among other criminals and still have contacts within the criminal underworld. Far closer than most people to the world of murder, theft, and violence.
Poor. A poor lifestyle means going without the comforts available in a stable community. Simple food and lodgings, threadbare clothing, and unpredictable Conditions result in a sufficient, though probably unpleasant, experience.
had an encounter with an unusual person, who as far as they could tell tell, had no home or family. They offered to help in anyway they could. After accepting their hospitality the stranger vanished leaving a note "Your kindness will be remembered".