How about racial traits, skills, stat bonuses ect...

[Jynx]

I do believe there is a financial component involved here though

At then end of the day the biggest issue with a Racial bonus system is that if it doesn't give a boost in some way to ALL jobs and classes in a game where you can switch jobs at the drop of a hat.

You are restricting people in a system where you have intentionally made it open. FFXI was very "Light" on racial bonuses only being a few stat points here and there but even then many players felt the limitations. I for several years had no interest in ever playing a mage so I never had an issue rolling Elvaan, but after years playing as a Thief I decided I'd finally play a mage...why should I be punished for that?

[nasomi]

I never had an issue rolling Elvaan, but after years playing as a Thief I decided I'd finally play a mage...why should I be punished for that?

Should be punished for rolling elvaan in general... but maybe that's just my thoughts.