There are 5 races that make up the world, Vana'diel. They are Humes, Elvaan, Tarutaru, Mithra, and Galka. They are 5 very unique races, and we have it all covered.
Humes - Humes are the same thing as humans in all aspects. They are very flexible, in which you can almost completly customize them. The Humes live in the Republic of Bastok, which is a main industrial city known for mining Mithril.
In game picture of a Hume.
CG of the typical male and female Hume.
Elvaan - Elvaans resemble elves, but are tall and usually dark skinned. They reside in the Kingdom of San D'oria. A peaceful kingdom, that has been ruled by the Doragiyu family for years.
In game picture of an Elvaan.
CG of the typical male and female Elvaan.
Tarutaru - The Tarutaru are little creatures who resemble squirels. They live in the Federation of Windurst. Their land is ruled by councils of scholars who influence the development and magic. They are still recooperating from their past war.
In game picture of a Tarutaru.
CG of the typical male and female Tarutaru.
Mithra - The Mithra are fast fox-type creatures who are similar to the Tarutaru, but a little bit taller. They live along side of the Tarutaru and have helped them greatly in recovering from war, and in their research of magic.
CG of a typical Mithra.
Galka - The Galka are big strong ogre-type creatures. They live in southern Bastok, where they mine and work for the Humes.
CG of a typical Galka.