Just gonna go ahead and necro my own post to remind square that their own lore is stupid and it should be changed to give us the option.

Pacifists and healers exist, all people who have no reason to want to look intimidating. Highlander men aren't the only race in Ala Mhigo so why does the culture only affect them? Furthermore, they can be born outside of Ala Mhigo and the culture, or just not follow it in general. And also Highlander women still grow their eyebrows, why don't they get to look "intimidating" like the men do?