Examples:

Perhaps a strong noble – the second son of a Marquis ruling 2 or 3 worlds who is on the scene (on holiday?) when a natural disaster strikes (CONFLICT: further battles against the natural world, logistical difficulties, or perhaps people fighting over resources)

Or an intelligent but rough and ready scout who is helping install the communications infrastructure on a newly developing world well off the beaten track (CONFLICT: anything from technical difficulties to a harsh environment)

Or an elderly (perhaps rather weak) merchant character who has built up a trade company which is now ready to join the big league corporations on the stock exchange (CONFLICT: competitors trying to destabilize the company or a crucial shipment which has gone astray and must be delivered before they can be listed)

Or three low social standing drifters looking to join a mercenary outfit that’s in the thick of some combat action (CONFLICT: straightforward combat action; or difficulties getting to the combat zone; or difficulties getting extracted after things have gone pear-shaped)

Or a high political intrigue adventure when the Empress makes the unheard of announcement she’s going to stand down because of ill-health (CONFLICT: who’s next in line – are there several contenders?  What’s going to happen to some of her pet projects?  Will other polities see a weakness they can exploit – from ambassadorial shenanigans to outright invasion?)

Or a high ranking naval officer who is responsible for the security surrounding the burial of an important local dignitary (CONFLICT: perhaps the mercenary outfit above wants to disrupt proceedings…)