Yes indeed, You picked a good time to start, our new plot team just took over so a new series of stories is just beginning. I'd suggest downloading the players handbook off our website, and at least reading the two pages for the race you are thinking of playing before writing your back story. I always suggest you leave some things not fully defined to give the plot team room to play with.
-Dave
Your friendly (okay as friendly as you are getting at least) SoMN Owner