Nu mou The nu mou are a race in the " Final Fantasy " series , exclusive to Ivalice . Physiology . The nu mou have canine features , bearing elongated faces and tails . Their ears , long and thick with a hole near the end , are often decorated with various earrings . The nu mou ' s average height , ranging between 130 – 150 cm , coupled with their bent posture , makes them come across as small . Nu mou have a lifespan more than three times that of humes . Their physical appearance remains mostly the same throughout their life , and even young nu mou have a generally aged look . Their hair is white , although the fur on their tail is often sandy in color . Skin shades vary between individuals , although they are often pale or dull . Nu mou are ill - fitted for physical battle , but are proficient in magick . They have a highly developed intelligence , allowing them to excel in this field much more than the other races . In addition to their magickal abilities , they can also call on the abilities of monsters to help . Appearances . " Final Fantasy XII " . The nu mou ' s ability to control Mist and talent with magick allows them to implement stronger magick compared to other races . Their puny physique puts them at a disadvantage when it comes to melee fights . They are generally interested in scholarly activities and music . The nu mou are a people of legends and tradition , passing down many tales , their most well known being the legend of the Espers . A reserved race , they generally live quiet lives . Most are found on the sacred Mt Bur - Omisace where , as part of the Kiltia sect , they take care of pilgrims and those wounded by war . The rest are scattered across Ivalice . Ma ' kenroh ( who bears a name similar to one of the randomized names in " Final Fantasy Tactics Advance " , Mackenroe ) is the first nu mou the party normally encounters , when they visit Montblanc ' s Clan Centurio in Rabanastre . He stands atop the stairs , beside the viera named Krjn , and will give clues to the location of Vaan ' s current Mark . Ma ' Kleou waits by the cliff in the Nabreus Deadlands , and gives the party a quest to find three medallions , which lead to a hidden Esper in the Necrohol of Nabudis . As part of this quest , Vaan will meet Roh ' Kenmou in the residence of Old Dalan , and Roh ' Kenmu , with a nameless associate , in the Magick Shop in Archades . Another nu mou , Ashkroft , became a master of the dark arts and was sealed by Gran Kiltias Anastasis . He becomes the Piscodaemon Mark after the death of Anastasis . " Final Fantasy Tactics Advance " . The nu mou are the most skilled race in the magic field . Lacking characteristics that would make them fit for the frontlines , they usually support allies from the back . There are only two nu mou important to the story : Babus Swain , the personal assistant to Prince Mewt , and Ezel Berbier , the creator of Anti - Laws . Their jobs are overwhelmingly magic - based , though Sages and Beastmasters are adequate in melee battle . They can control monsters with the Beastmaster class , and are the only race to get the Morpher class which lets them use the abilities of monsters in the Cyril Monster Bank . The Totema of the nu mou is Ultima . The nu mou are of the same appearance as their counterpart in " Tactics Advance " . They can no longer enter water unless equipped with Winged Boots . There are nine jobs for the nu mou , with two being new jobs : Scholar and Arcanist , although Morpher was removed from this game . Nu mou can be recruited in these locations during Rosefire or Coppersun : " Final Fantasy Trading Card Game " . Nu mou appear with their jobs from " Final Fantasy Tactics Advance " and " Final Fantasy Tactics A2 " . Babus Swain and Ezel Berbier also have their own trading cards . Non - " Final Fantasy " guest appearances . " Puzzle & Dragons " . Nu mou appeared in " Puzzle & Dragons " as part of the " Crystal Defenders " collaboration .