New race idea

[ErryK]

Dwarves are offensive to people with dwarfism. I would rather not.

By that logic, Lalafell are offensive to children or people with dwarfism???

[Xlantaa]

Only if can have 9 tails. That will clip everything lol

[Kazrah]

Edit: Point being, the version of Dwarfs that Tolkien made popular would be better off as customisation for Lalafells.

I always thought lalas were closer to hobbits than to dwarves as far as Tolkien's work is concerned, but anywho....

It does feel like if we'd ever get another race, we'd need another smaller race. Something height-wise between lalas and waifus--er, female au'ra and miqo'te. For this, I have two ideas here:

Duar
The "dwarf" race. Broad, stocky (~4 ft or 122 cm average height) creatures of habit hailing from mountainous terrain who pride themselves on harder work, especially in regard to craftsmanship. In addition to their stout and muscular frames, both clans are recognized for considerably excessive body and facial hair.
Soilstep: The more lively and sociable Duar clan. Identified by their smoother skin and facial hair adornments (on beards for men, on eyebrows for women). Better known between Duar clans as merchants, travelers and agriculturalists who prefer life among grassy foothills.
Shardskin: Named for having anywhere from pale to ashen skin so dry that it appears as if their skin is made of rock shards. Unlike their Soilstep brethren, Shardskin Duars normally do not stray often from the mountain they were born in. Known for a normally quiet, solitary demeanor and a habitual obsession for work, regardless of however mindless it may be or how important something else may be.

Pitha
A smaller (still ~4 ft or 122 cm), slender race hailing from various jungle islands throughout Hydaelyn easily spotted by their mane-like hairstyles, a general lack of muscle tone, and curled tails much like the tails found on opo-opo, making scholars question whether or not they are related to either the opo-opo or to the Lalafell, who originally came to Eorzea from islands similar to those the Pitha currently reside. Clever, agile, often aloof, even mischievous at times, Pitha are mostly recognized for their highly social behavior.
Top-top: The more secluded of the two Pitha clans, identifed by their notably more "feral" appearances and thicker tails, and normally residing in structures built near jungle canopies. Despite their isolate habitat, they are still welcoming of anyone showing up in or near their homes, initially through intensive staring while waiting for their guest to talk first.
Sim-sim: The more outgoing of the two Pitha clans, often living in coastal settlements or drifting between islands on villages floating on makeshift rafts. More noted between the two clans socially as pranksters, even having pranking contests to determine who becomes village leader. Physically recognized by more groomed hairstyles similar to those found of other races.

As for another normal-sized race, I'm kinda surprised no one's mentioned the Aegyl....

[Mimilu]

If we're looking for a Dwarf-like race, then how about something like the Lilties from Crystal Chronicles series?


They're Dwarfs/Stout-but-Strong Race + Plant People. With the Plant People element, they would have something to distinguish them from Lalafell and other races (I would want devs to push the Plant People elements more though).

[Kazrah]

If we're looking for a Dwarf-like race, then how about something like the Lilties from Crystal Chronicles series?


They're Dwarfs/Stout-but-Strong Race + Plant People. With the Plant People element, they would have something to distinguish them from Lalafell and other races (I would want devs to push the Plant People elements more though).

You do realize tallies are still gonna call us potatoes, right?

[Caitlyn]

Hands down, Lamia... eh... Ananta as playable race!

Or add some kind of "undead" features for each race (glowing eyes, pale skin, s.o.)... spooky Lalafells and stuff ^^.




Cybernetic/allagan body parts for each race would be also nice >: D

[Wyntir]

I would love an option to remove the tail on Au Ra.

I'd like to chose the horns and face independently. I was kinda shocked that it was actually considered part of the face and not an option from the outset tbh.

[Wyntir]

If they ever add the Rat race from FF9, I'm using a Fantasia and renaming my character Feivel Mousekewitz :3

Just don't be fooled, there are a LOT of cats in Eorzea :P

[ADVSS]

IDK maybe a maturity appearance/ mixed race like hilda/half miquo's but Im not sure how content the community would be about a new race that has to be humanoid plus tail and weird ear like design or something. it makss sense to me that all the garbs have to fit with minimal clipping etc so

[Pakonitan]

If only Miqo'te would have that type of tail option(s); long, fluffy tails. I'd be very happy if I'd get some nice long hairstyle (and fox tail to go with it).

Ikr? It would be even cooler if it could have nine fluffy tails and foxy ears. :3