Things may seem overwhelming at first but they will get easier as you play more. Remember, you're not alone, everyone had to learn how to play. Making notes may help. - Riviat
Many races are available to you when starting your travels, different in appearance and abilities, language and size. Some beings are wise and knowledgeable like the Elfs or Centaurs, and others are mere beasts without much of a mind at all.
While all of the below races are available at character creation, some of them will prove more difficult than others. The difficulty is marked with a '*'beside the name ( or '**' for very hard choices). Evolutionary Races are also available at creation.