Rather than sort it automatically, have it draw from a separate txt file (that it be ordered to store directly from the source). That way, people can add races to the list as they mod, and choose the order that the races are presented.
If you do have similar shades of hair/fur colors, have the shades demonstrated in the writing.
Reset button and keyboard shortcuts are always good. Keyboard shortcuts be customized as well, per user preference?
Regarding eye color, I don't have any preference, but others probably will.
Remember last directory would be a definite yes please.
Display Body and Portrait I will have to get back to you on, I have to wait for my computer to allow finishing downloading the program to test.