You're in another dimension than the one you were in previously. There's this gemstone here that can bend reality and dimensions, and something has caused it to start bringing people from their worlds to this one. There are so many of us, that they've given us this planet to stay on. It's called Galador, and you'll have several cities here to stay in. Most of us go about our lives the best we can. Working, seeing friends, and the like. You'll find all sorts of interesting people here. Magic users, those of a supernatural nature, aliens, and lots of others. But we all get along quite well and it's a fairly pleasant place to stay.
Particularly if you've been chained up previously.