I was a Mithra in FFXI because I like the Thief/Rogue style of play, and that was the race optimized for that job. (Tank? Mage? DD? No thanks. :-)

I was leaning towards ♀ Plainsfolk Lalafell before friends told me they couldn't imagine me without ears & tail. If SE adds new races/sexes and allows even a 1-time-only change, I'll strongly consider switching to ♂ Miqo'te or ♀ Roegadyn.