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.
If you are looking for a general dramatic prompt for a story titled The Misfortunates : The Misfortunates
"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." There is a character generator and system for