Quote Originally Posted by Arcell View Post
I'm all for overcoming adversity and using lesser appreciated classes and jobs but I don't want my race to be part of that. I don't want to feel like I'm gimped just because I chose Hyur over Miqo'te or Roegadyn.
Even in FFXI racial bonuses, while nice, hardly mattered except at the very very very very peak of perfection and elitist groups and runs.

~Order of Important~
Skill>Gear>Food>Race

Unless you are planning on getting into a pissing contest for the #1 DPS in the server it shouldn't really throw anything off balance. Besides you're a Hyur, you would be the most balanced out of all the races anyways. No one would ever deny you a slot because of it.