Here on Shinma you're allowed to be the following things when you speak to the NPC greeter:
Statues: In work subject to change next update
KINGHT
Class
Fighter/Paladin/Blackguard
Gives equipment on selection and destination.
MAGE:
PEASANT:
You are working your way through, for those types that want to play a bum
PIRATE:
MONK:
MERCENARY:
Classes:
Fighter/rogue
Gives equipment on selection and destination.
KID:
Must be set in age younger than teen
Cannot level passed ten
Gains or makes a very weak power