"Born into poverty without a patent or the knowledge of Latin, you found your way as a Soldier, your high Strength being your only currency in the mud-soaked streets of the Fronde. Your life is a series of narrow escapes and compounded misfortunes, held together only by the cold steel of your pike."
"They were known as the Misfortunates—not because they were unlucky, but because they carried the weight of everyone else's bad omens. In the village of Oakhaven, they were the 'sin-eaters' of chance, absorbing every broken mirror and spilled salt to keep the harvest plenty and the children safe. But eventually, even the strongest vessel for sorrow begins to crack." The Misfortunates
There is a character generator and system for the role-playing game Miseries & Misfortunes . This game often focuses on historical figures in 1648 Paris, dealing with life paths determined by status, religion, and stats like Intelligence or Wisdom. "Born into poverty without a patent or the