Critical Role Campaign 4: Meet the New Motley Crew

And so, dear reader, the curtain rises on Campaign 4. The stage is Aramán, the gods are dead (or at least having a very long nap), and thirteen brave, foolish, or otherwise questionably-qualified individuals are stepping forward to fill the void. Naturally, they look like the sort of people you’d cross the street to avoid, but in Dungeons & Dragons, that’s usually a compliment.

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Sir Julien Davinos (Matthew Mercer)

First up: Sir Julien. A man with the sort of cheekbones that usually come with a rapier and a long list of bad decisions. He has “swashbuckler” written all over him, possibly in someone else’s blood. There is an air of dashing nobility about him — though whether it’s genuine or entirely fabricated remains to be seen. One can already picture him bowing suavely before attempting to climb a wall and failing spectacularly.

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Teor Pridesire (Travis Willingham)

Next, Teor, a leonine figure whose very name suggests an ego large enough to require planning permission. Broad shoulders, noble bearing, and the sort of intense gaze that says, “I’m about to lecture you on honour.” Could be a paladin, could be a monk, could just be very committed to leg day. Either way, the fur’s fabulous, and frankly that’s half the battle.

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Thimble (Laura Bailey)

Laura has said that her new character's class is the one she wanted to play over a decade ago for her Campaign 1: Vox Machina character, Vex'ahlia, but back then she played a Ranger so that Vax (Liam O'Brien's character from the same campaign) could play a rogue. Enter Thimble, a fairy who appears to have been designed entirely to annoy guards and empty coin purses. She’s small, sparkly, and undoubtedly the sort of rogue who insists every locked door is simply “an opportunity.” Expect her to flit about like a glittery pickpocket, equal parts endearing and exasperating.

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Bolaire Lathalia (Taliesin Jaffe)

Bolaire drifts into the room, masked, mysterious, and probably humming something ominous under their breath. The sort of person who says “you wouldn’t understand” far too often, and means it. They carry a magical blade and enough emotional baggage to fill an airport carousel. At least three prophecies are likely stapled to their character sheet. And if you freeze-frame the What Is Campaign Four? video at just the right moment, you’ll spot “elf warlock” scrawled on a whiteboard next to Bolaire’s name — which feels about right, because only a warlock would turn up to rehearsal with both eldritch powers and a thesaurus of cryptic riddles.

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Vaelus (Ashley Johnson)

Vaelus, a dark elf wrapped in shadows and secrets, looks like they’ve stepped straight out of a gothic novel and are deeply unhappy about it. Their weapon of choice? A whip — which is less “healer’s tool” and more “gothic dominatrix with a tragic backstory.” They’ll patch you up, but you’ll feel guilty about it, probably while the whip cracks menacingly in the background. Imagine thunderclouds with bedside manner. That’s Vaelus.

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Halandil Fang (Liam O’Brien)

Ah, the orc bard. A contradiction in terms only if you lack imagination. Halandil Fang has a name that already sounds like a heavy metal band, and—judging by the preview whiteboard that tags him as “orc bard” and “brother”—probably the charisma to front it. The surname Fang isn’t just for show, either; he shares it with Thjazi Fang, who’s said to play a central role in pulling the party together. Which makes Halandil not just a supporting act but potentially family drama personified: brotherly ties can mean loyalty, rivalry, or the sort of complicated duets that end in swordfights. Expect Halandil’s setlist to feature songs of rebellion, ballads of doom, and drinking songs loud enough to wake the dead gods—plus at least one number dedicated to whatever mess he and Thjazi are about to drag the rest of the cast into.

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Murray Mag’nesson (Marisha Ray)

Murray, a sturdy dwarf with a name like a pub landlord, probably has wisdom tucked in his beard and a hammer tucked in his belt. He looks like the sort of chap who gives good advice, usually while breaking someone’s nose. Expect earthy pragmatism, gravelly speeches, and the occasional eye roll at the nonsense going on around her.

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Wicander Halovar (Sam Riegel)

Then there’s Wicander — or just “Wick,” as Sam’s already been calling him, which makes him sound less like a dusty grimoire entry and more like the eccentric uncle of wizardry. He looks bookish, slightly dangerous, and exactly the sort of mage who insists on reading the instructions after the explosion. But Sam’s hinted that Wick is a little more earnest than his usual rogues and scoundrels, so expect fewer sarcastic quips and more heartfelt mutterings of “I warned you about that rune” before everything goes up in smoke anyway.

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Azune Nayar (Luis Carazo)

Azune strides in next, all righteous purpose and shining conviction. The kind of person who rescues kittens from trees whether they like it or not. Probably a paladin, possibly a saint, certainly someone who’s going to clash spectacularly with the rogues, fairies, and schemers in the room.

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Kattigan Vale (Robbie Daymond)

Kattigan has ranger written all over him. Outdoorsy, moody, the sort of person who sighs wistfully about “the wilds” while everyone else is trying to order drinks. Almost certainly has a tragic relationship with a wolf, an oak tree, or both. Will spend most of the campaign staring meaningfully into the distance.

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Thaisha Lloy (Aabria Iyengar)

Thaisha looks every inch the orc druid — and not just because she smells faintly of moss, carries a staff that could brain a man, and probably has conversations with trees that last longer than most marriages. In the What Is Campaign Four? video, her name pops up under the “Dol-Makyar” heading with “orc druid” neatly typed beneath it (10:15 mark, if you fancy a look), which all but confirms the suspicions. Expect her to shapeshift into a spider at the worst possible moment, probably mid-banquet.

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Tyranny (Whitney Moore)

Yes, that’s the name. Tyranny. Not quite a tiefling - Whitney Moore teased on X that those who guessed were “half right,” which suggests something more complicated lurking in the bloodline. Described as a demon, draped in celestial iconography, and carrying the weight of a very complicated faith, Tyranny looks dramatic enough to deliver monologues during breakfast. Their whole vibe is “half cleric, half cult leader, entirely trouble,” with just enough infernal mystery to make everyone at the table nervous about who exactly they’re praying to.

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Occtis Tachonis (Alexander Ward)

Finally, Occtis: a tinkerer, an artificer, and possibly the only person who could make both “scholar” and “walking health-and-safety violation” work in the same outfit. The book strapped to his belt and the potion at his hip say academic, respectable, maybe even well-mannered. But then you notice the syringe by his leg, the stitched-together hounds with button eyes at his side, runes carved into their mismatched limbs… and suddenly the whole picture tilts closer to Arcane gone wrong. He looks like the sort of man who would offer you tea in flawless etiquette, then unveil an invention that explodes, mutates, or both. Expect gadgets, polite nods, and the faint smell of singed eyebrows—plus whatever horrors are hiding under that immaculate veneer.

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And There You Have It

Thirteen souls. One dead pantheon. A brand-new world teetering on the edge of chaos. In other words: Tuesday night on Twitch.

It’s a cast large enough to form its own parliamentary opposition, and every one of them looks set to spark drama, laughter, tears, or — most likely — all three in the same episode. October cannot come soon enough.