You should note there is minor stat differences between each race. You can find a full list here:
http://www.ffxivguild.com/racial-sta...d-stats-guide/


Also height, and everything really does not come into play at all. You can zoom out your camera pretty far in this game, to the point where it resembles the original grand theft auto helicopter views haha. I am sure you can find a comfortable medium in there.