Species & Classes — The Crack in the Wall

In The Crack in the Wall, a hero's origin species is their class. Each species has unique racial traits and two distinct role variants that serve as subclasses. All members of a species share common abilities, but each individual trains in one of two ways.

All small folk heroes use the same attribute system (STR, DEX, INT, WIL) and Boon/Bane mechanics for tests.

The five peoples

Species	Key attributes	Attack die	Roles
Whisperlings	DEX, INT	d6	Echo-Walker · Shadow-Teller
Wayfarers	WIL, DEX	d6	Stargazer · (second role TBD)
Shellbacks	STR, WIL	d8	Stalwart · (second role TBD)
Rainlings	DEX, WIL	d6	Raincaller · Gutter Runner
Veilings	DEX, INT	d6	Duskblade · Mistweaver (WIP)

⚠ Work in progress — Some second roles are not yet written. The Mistweaver (Veiling illusionist) is the most notable gap. These will be added in a future update.

Choosing your species

Whisperlings are for players who love stealth, information, and playing the clever trickster. They're physically frail but mentally sharp.

Wayfarers are for players who love shapeshifting and spirit bonds — versatile and mystical, always on the move.

Shellbacks are for players who want to be the reliable defender, absorbing punishment and protecting allies.

Rainlings are for players who want magic woven into everything they do — combat, movement, even how they hide.

Veilings are for players who love illusions, secrets, and the eerie side of the hidden world.