Any race you want to be. ^^

Don't make judgement on a races initial stats. Play the one you want to, because you can always make up for lack in stats from equiptment - and you will be looking at your character a lot. >.>;

Also, every race excels in a certain area, which is good for PLD and DRK I think. For instance, a Galka DRK might have more strength than a Taru DRK, but a Taru DRK will have more MP to use so he could focus on STR gear rather than MP gear - if you get me.