Reason for Lack of Miqo'te in MSQ?

[Evumeimei]

We have enough miqo'te, what are you on about. Give us a roegadyn companion, heck, give us a highlander.

We've technically had two highlanders in the msq even if they don't look like them (Lyse and Minfilia). And Rabauhn and Ilberd. Plus probably more in Stormblood.

[Odstarva]

We've technically had two highlanders in the msq even if they don't look like them (Lyse and Minfilia). And Rabauhn and Ilberd. Plus probably more in Stormblood.

There are quite a few Highlanders in the MSQ. 2 out of 3 of the Hyur core Scions in fact, even if they don't have the right models for it. Even more soon. There have been quite a lot of Roes around to in prominent roles though most of them are Sea Wolves.

They aren't highlanders (the scions), they are Ala Mhigans. Nationality does not equal race. That's like saying all Domans are Raen.

[Naria]

They aren't highlanders (the scions), they are Ala Mhigans. Nationality does not equal race. That's like saying all Domans are Raen.

Actually in the Encyclopedia Eorzea, both Minfilia and and Yda/Lyse are listed as Highlanders (and it was confirmed by Koji). Female Highlander models didn't exist in 1.0 so that's why they don't have the typical Highlander build, but being atypical doesn't mean that they aren't Highlanders. I'm hopeful that Gosetsu will end up filling the role as Roe companion (please don't kill this one SE). I'd love to hear more about his clan in SB.