1

you sold your soul to a devil to gain wealth. The devil betrayed you and left you penniless (you start the game with 1 Corruption)

2

your ancestors appeared to you in a vision and sent you to recover a fabled relic

3

you accidentally killed someone close to you

4

you stole gold from a rival clan and the theft shames you

5

you fought against the creatures you hate and lost

6

you brought shame to yourself and your clan. You live as an exile, searching for redemption, even if that redemption comes with a glorious death

7

you were taken prisoner by the creatures you hate. You lived as a slave for Roll 2d6 years.

8

the creatures you hate overran your home and wiped out your clan

9

you survived a cave-in and get a bit nervous when underground

10

you earned a living working in your profession

11

you became a sworn servant of the Dwarf King

12

you became a gifted artisan. Add artisan (any one) to your list of professions

13

you traveled extensively (you speak Roll on "Languages")

14

you inherited Resolve: {a battleaxe|a warhammer} from an ancestor

15

you discovered a vein of gold under your mountain home

16

you hunted down and helped kill a creature you hate

17

you performed a great deed, and you are a hero to your clan

18

you acquired a key to an ancient treasure vault lost to the dwarfs long ago

19

you became the rightful heir to a stronghold overrun by the enemies of your people

20

you came into money and start the game with Roll 2d6 extra copper pennies