http://support.na.square-enix.com/fa...245&id=20&la=1
Character creation limit: Free trial players will be able to create up to 3 characters per account.
Level 30 cap: Free trial players will be able to level their characters up to level 30.
* Once level 30 is reached, a character’s levels will not increase even if experience points are gained. However, players will still be able to participate in events and quests.
Area restrictions: Free trial players will only be able to access areas included in the initial FINAL FANTASY XI release (not including Rise of the Zilart areas).
Placing items up for auction/bidding on auctions: Free trial players will not be able to place items up for auction, place bids on auctions, or view other players’ items up for auction.
Gil limit: Free trial players can earn up to a maximum of 100,000 gil.
*Any gil earned beyond that will not be accounted for.
Trading with other players/using the bazaar: Free trial players will not be able to trade items with other players or use the bazaar feature to buy or sell items.
Inviting players to a party: Free trial players will not be able to invite other players to a party.
* However, free trial players are able to join parties when they are invited.
Mog House Delivery Box: Free trial players will not be able to use the Mog House Delivery Box feature.
Tell/shout/yell: Free trial players will not be able to use the /tell, /shout, or /yell chat features. However, they will be able to reply to /tell messages from party members and other players.
World Transfer Service: Free trial accounts cannot use the World Transfer Service.
Mentor: Free trial characters are not able to become mentors (even if they fulfill the requirements of reaching level 30 and playing for over 180 hours).