I wasn't even on planning on changing race, I was just going to check out the customization options for the new race. My bf had his heart set on being a male bunny.
I'm really sad they decided to gender-lock races. Even though it doesn't personally affect me, I wish they hadn't denied that choice to other people that want male viera or female hrothgar.
I honestly hope they change their minds and plan to add in male viera and female hrothgar, or that that was always the plan they're just not revealing everything right now.