As far as I've seen, Ul'dah has the largest refugee problem of the three cities, but all of the city-states have been getting refugees since the Calamity. In terms of who and what they are, they're largely destitute and could have come from any area that experienced Bahamut's fury. I'd suggest that most refugees went to Ul'dah because it was easier to get to than Limsa Lominsa or Gridania, and because unlike Gridanians, the Ul'dahn don't have a reputation for being hostile to outsiders.
To be honest, as far as RP is concerned, think of refugees in real life, then add in the increased danger of travel due to beastmen and other aggressive monsters. Refugees are beaten down, desperate, and basically living in squalid conditions outside the opulent halls of the fabulously wealthy. Merchants often take advantage of them and the guards are reluctant to do very much due to... various concerns (as shown in the main scenario quest).
To be honest, as far as RP is concerned, think of refugees in real life, then add in the increased danger of travel due to beastmen and other aggressive monsters. Refugees are beaten down, desperate, and basically living in squalid conditions outside the opulent halls of the fabulously wealthy. Merchants often take advantage of them and the guards are reluctant to do very much due to... various concerns (as shown in the main scenario quest).
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