The Galka are the big race of FFXI. With their high vitality, Galka can take punishment like no other. They are pretty much the inverse of a Tarutaru. Their high HPs and vitality make them excellent tanks on the battlefield. All of that comes with a cost though. Their MP pool is the lowest of all races. Not your typical caster class, but there have been many succesful Galka mages. All Galka are male, as well.

Official Description:
The Galka are a hulking race of powerful warriors. The Galka's capital city, located in the Altepa desert of Zepwell Island in the southwest corner of the Quon continent, fell to an attack from giant ant creatures six hundred years ago. The surviving Galka spread throughout Vana'diel, and a large number of them eventually settled in Bastok. The sheer strength of their powerful physiques is second to none. They have used their skills to contribute to the construction and development of the numerous mines in Bastok. However, it seems that some Galka have less than fond feelings for members of the Hume race.