1

You fell ill and spent your time in convalescence. A pox might have left scars on your body, or you suffered some other malady that left you with a racking cough, rheumy eyes, and sallow skin.

2

You fell into debt and it hangs over you. Your debts might have come from gambling, a business downturn, or blackmail.

3

You were arrested and spent time in prison. You might have been innocent and secured your release after proving you had nothing to do with the crime. Or maybe you did commit the crime and someone helped you escape.

4

Your reputation has suffered of late. Perhaps you insulted someone of importance or you made a fool of yourself in front of a crowd. In any event, people in your community have lost respect for you, and it will take some doing to get back into their good graces.

5

You have been betrayed by someone you trust. A lover might have found someone else, a friend revealed one of your secrets, or a family member squandered your inheritance.

6

You were the victim of a crime. You were mugged in an alley, your home was burgled, or maybe you were beaten and left for dead. You bear the scars from this encounter.