The hume race is about as average as you can get. They have no strengths or weaknesses so they can be sufficient at every job. If you are the type of player who is not sure which class you would like to choose, or you would like to leave your options open for future job changes, the Hume race is a fine choice.

Official Description:
Making their home in Bastok, Humes have spread to the farthest reaches of Vana'diel. Humes are characterized by equally-balanced abilities, and are intelligent and highly skilled. This combination of traits has played no small role in Bastok's growth into a prosperous nation of technology and industry.