FF12 is my all-time favorite out of every game in the series, and part of what hooked me on to FF14. (Some of the combat mechanics and UI elements are very similar to FF12's.). Vaan was alright, but indeed a poor protagonist. I was SUPER bummed when I found out that FF14's idea to add Veira as playable race was scrapped for Au Ra. The male Veira concept art looked awesome ;-;. I love playing a Roe, but if I had the opportunity to be Veira, I'd fantasia in a heartbeat.