Hume ( Final Fantasy XI ) The Humes are a Human race available to play in " Final Fantasy XI " . Like humans , the Humes fit the role as the versatile , Jack - of - all - Trades . Originating from the Bastok region , the Humes have spread to the farthest reaches of Vana ' diel . The race is characterized by its equally balanced abilities , moderate Intelligence , and high level of skill in numerous areas . This combination of traits has played a large role in Bastok ' s growth into a prosperous nation of technology and industry . Players can choose to play as either a male or female Hume depending on their preference . Culture . Adaptive and inventive , Humes initially come from an empire from the east , with members of the empire wandering to Vana ' diel and forming the Republic of Bastok in alliance with the similarly uprooted Galka race . Humes are generally diverse in temperance but seem to constantly display traits of self interest and apathy towards others that are different from themselves . This trait is most commonly associated with the Empire of Aht Urhgan , who frequently ignores the plight of Vana ' diel and remains a enclosed society . Hume names come in as wide a variety as the places Humes choose to live and don ' t seem to follow a set naming law . As some examples male Hume names " Carmelo " and " Arawn " are typical , but so are names like " Naji " and " Piotr " . For females , " Hilda " , " Rin " , " Brigid " , and " Tami " are excellent examples . Physiology . Physically , the Humes reflect s in their ability to adapt . Shorter than the Elvaan and Galka but taller than the Mithra and Tarutaru , Humes act as the baseline upon which the traits of the other species are based . They are characterized by their equally balanced abilities , moderate intelligence , and high level of skill in numerous areas . This combination of traits has played a large role in Bastok ' s growth into a prosperous nation of technology and industry . Demeanor . Because of their versatility , they can perform well in every role . They may succeed slightly more in well - rounded positions that draw on the majority of stats , such as Red Mages , Blue Mages and Beastmasters . The one catch is that Humes do not do quite as well as others when a job requires particular stats , such as Dragoons when compared to the Elvaan or as Thieves when compared to the Mithra . However , no Hume should be deterred from any job they wish to try . Indeed , the ability to do well in any job is likely the reason Humes are the most common race in Vana ' diel . Military . Though the Humes established in Quon do not seem to be interested in such pursuits , the Hume nation of the Empire of Aht Urhgan seem to be driven by conquest ; locked in continued battle in the Aradijah continent . The Empire possesses a sizable professional military for its foreign expeditions and local defense . The military in the Republic of Bastok are primarily made up of militia forces . The army is formed by citizens and adventurers who join as part of a voluntary conscription system . Even the legions that make up the core of the army are generally not career soldiers . Development . The initial designs for Hume armor saw male Humes having standard armor that gave them a bulkier look , while female Humes had more form - fitting equipment that matched the curves of their body . In terms of weapons males were also originally intended to receive longer , broader swords , while the swords for the women were thinner , intending to be easier to carry and wield . Statistics . Starting Statistics . The following table shows the level 1 statistics for each class a Hume can take : Etymology . The term " " Hume " " is a contraction of the word " " Human " " , of which this race is a fictional representation .