Line #114 Characters/CriticalRoleCallOfTheNetherdeep


1	[[center: [-[[Characters/CriticalRole Main Character Index / Dungeon Master]]]]-]
2	[[center: [-Tal'Dorei (Campaign 1): [[Characters/CriticalRoleVoxMachina Vox Machina]] ([[Characters/CriticalRoleGrogStrongjaw Grog]] \| [[Characters/CriticalRoleKeyleth Keyleth]] \| [[Characters/CriticalRolePercivalDeRolo Percival]] \| [[Characters/CriticalRoleScanlanShorthalt Scanlan]])\
3	[[Characters/CriticalRoleGuestPartyMembers Guest Party Members]] \| [[Characters/CriticalRoleAlliesAndOtherCharacters Allies and Other Characters]] ([[Characters/CriticalRoleNPCsEmpireRepublicOfTalDorei Empire/Republic of Tal'Dorei]]) \| [[Characters/CriticalRoleVillains Villains]]]]-]
4	[[center: [-Wildemount (Campaign 2): [[Characters/CriticalRoleWildemountCampaign The Mighty Nein]] ([[Characters/CriticalRoleCalebWidogast Caleb]] \| [[Characters/CriticalRoleFjord Fjord]])\
5	[[Characters/CriticalRoleWildemountGuestPartyMembers Guest Party Members]] \| [[Characters/CriticalRoleWildemountOtherCharacters Allies and Other Characters]] ([[Characters/CriticalRoleNPCsDwendalianEmpire Dwendalian Empire]] \| [[Characters/CriticalRoleNPCsXhorhas Xhorhas]]) \| [[Characters/CriticalRoleWildemountVillains Villains]]-]]]
6	[[center: [-Marquet (Campaign 3): [[Characters/CriticalRoleMarquetCampaign Bell's Hells]] ([[Characters/CriticalRoleLaudna Laudna]]) \| [[Characters/CriticalRoleMarquetGuestPartyMembers Guest Party Members]] \| [[Characters/CriticalRoleMarquetOtherCharacters Allies and Other Characters]] \| [[Characters/CriticalRoleMarquetVillains Villains]] -]]]
7	[[center: [-The Setting Of Exandria: [[Characters/CriticalRoleGods Gods]] \| [[Characters/CriticalRoleHistoricalFigures Historical Figures]] \| '''''Call of the Netherdeep'''''-]]]
8	[[center: [-One-Shots (Exclusive): [[Characters/CriticalRoleOneShots One-Shot Characters (Exclusive)]] \| [[Characters/CriticalRoleDarringtonBrigade The Darrington Brigade]]-]]]
9	[[center: [-Exandria Unlimited: [[Characters/CriticalRoleExandriaUnlimited The Crown Keepers]] \| [[Characters/CriticalRoleExandriaUnlimitedCalamity The Ring of Brass]]-]]]
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11	[[foldercontrol]]
12
13	! The Apotheon
14
15	[[folder: Alyxian, the Apotheon]]
16	[[quoteright:271:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/alyxian.png]]
17	A legendary, but ultimately tragic hero who fought during the Calamity, having received the blessing of three deities before falling to the spear of Grummsh, the Ruiner.
18	----
19	* BigBad: [[spoiler:Albeit originally an unwitting one, he is the final threat the players must overcome.]]
20	* BornUnlucky: PlayedForDrama. Born under the full light of the fell moon Ruidus, he was followed by tragedies his entire life. Going through the Netherdeep reveals some of these tragedies, including [[spoiler:his parents being attacked by townspeople with TorchesAndPitchforks, a unit he commanded killing innocent people, and a home of a family of three women who were attacked by monsters for sheltering him for the night]]. Alyxian's guilt over all of this happening is what causes him to end up in an EpiphanicPrison.
21	* ColourCodedEmotions: Played with. Ruidium was made because of Alyxian's rage and anger, and can cause a person to go into UnstoppableRage if exposed to it long enough. Every ruidium crystal is a bright red in color to symbolize this anger.
22	* {{Determinator}}: He fought some of the gods himself, and strove to overcome his curse all his life.
23	* EpiphanicPrison: When the players reach the Heart of Despair where Alyxian is waiting for them, the party can deduce that there is nothing physically stopping Alyxian from leaving the place any time he wants to leave. It's just his guilt and self-hatred over the tragedies around him prevents Alyxian from thinking he should. [[spoiler:The party then has to give an answer to Alyxian as to whether or not they think he deserves to leave. Should they say "no" or take too long to decide, it starts the FinalBoss fight. However, if they say "yes" without assuaging his guilt over what he's done, then it starts the DownerEnding.]]
24	* FallenHero: [[spoiler:Years of twisting in his sleep and remembering the tragedies inflicted by his curse under the foul influences of the Netherdeep left him bitter and hostile towards the world.]]
25	* FreudianExcuse: Invoked. TheVeryDefinitelyFinalDungeon sees Alyxian throwing the players through various visions and events in his life, all of which shown that he was BornUnlucky and suffered for it. Part of this is due to Alyxian's HeroicSelfDeprecation, but it's also to try and convince the party that he's not at fault for the tragedies around him so that they'll judge him fit to leave his EpiphanicPrison. [[spoiler:Should the players agree to let him go, it unlocks the DownerEnding where Ank'harel is destroyed and Alyxian rules over the ashes like a tyrant. But, should the players refuse to let him go or give him the impression that [[FreudianExcuseIsNoExcuse it's still no excuse for what he's done to the world]], it starts the FinalBoss fight.]]
26	* HeroicSelfDeprecation: His guilt and self-hatred makes Alyxian into a tragic figure after everything befell him. [[spoiler:This ultimately turns him into an AntiVillain by the narrative, as the final dungeon seeks to explain the terrible events around him and how they shaped his mindset. Whether or not Alyxian deserves to be forgiven for any of it is ultimately up to the party, though.]]
27	* SemiDivine: He was this by the time he died, the blessing he received making him more divine than mortal. [[spoiler:This is reflected by his callous-form being a celestial.]]
28	* SequentialBoss: [[spoiler:The fight against him encompasses three stages: The first version is Alyxian the Tormented, an EldritchAbomination representing his corrption. Afterwards, he transforms into the [[OneWingedAngel angelic Alyxian the Callous]], representing his EmotionalSupression as the Apotheon. And lastly, he transforms into the aged Alyxian the Dispossed, representing his weariness of his torment. Should he be redeemed, he transforms again into Alyxian the Redeemed, finally having found peace.]]
29	* TalkingTheMonsterToDeath: [[spoiler:Depending on the player's actions leading up to their fight, he can be redeemed in his third form when encouraged by the players. This is the adventure's GoldenEnding.]]
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32	[[/folder]]
33
34	!Rivals
35
36	[[folder:General]]
37	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/rival_party.png]]
38	A newly formed adventuring party met by the players in Jigow. Depending on the exact way the adventure plays out, they may be friendly to the players, indifferent or fierce rivals.
39	----
40	* TheCorruption: [[spoiler:By the time the party meets them at Cael Marrow, they all suffer from Ruidium-Corruption.]]
41	* FriendlyEnemies: [[spoiler:After arriving in Ank’Harel, they always take up work for the opposing faction of the city, leading friendly rivals to this.]]
42	* {{Hero Antagonist}}s: Depending on the course of the story, the rivals may end up this way. Ayo Jabe, as TheLeader, certainly wants to be a hero and lead her team to [[GlorySeeker newfound glory and prestige]] after hearing about the Jewel of Three Prayers and what it could potentially bring them.
43	* PunchClockVillain: [[spoiler:Should the players and up working for the Allegiance of Allsight or the Cobalt Soul, the Rivals end up working for the rather malevolent Consortium of the Vermilion Dream.]]
44	* RagtagBunchOfMisfits: They all come from varying backgrounds, with their own problems and different personalities.
45	* RelationshipValues: They all have their own likes and dislikes, and by interacting with them, the players can make allies or enemies of them.
46	* TheRival: Their role in the adventure, albeit their specific relationship with the party may vary.
47	* SkippableBoss: If you're friendly with the rivals, it's possible to avoid having to fight them when the campaign would otherwise call for it. [[spoiler:The rivals are hired by Aloysia Telfan as protection in the Betrayers' Rise. If the rivals are friendly to the heroes, Ayo Jabe will say "ScrewTheMoneyIHaveRules", let the heroes have the Jewel of Three Prayers, and turn the rivals' collective back on Aloysia. If the rivals are neutral or hostile, the heroes have to fight them instead.]]
48	* VillainForgotToLevelGrind: Averted. They progress on their own, and have three different stat blocks for the different stages of the adventure.
49	* YouLoseAtZeroTrust: Getting the rivals on your good side will make the campaign easier, as it will let you [[SkippableBoss skip some fights with the rivals]], such as [[spoiler:a potential boss fight with them in the Betrayers' Rise where they'll try to steal the Jewel of Three Prayers if they're indifferent or hostile to you]]. Making them indifferent or hostile to the player characters means the rivals are either not inclined to help you, or may go out of their way to make things harder for you.
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51	[[/folder]]
52
53
54	[[folder: Ayo Jabe]]
55	!!Ayo Jabe
56	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/ayo_jabe.png]]
57	[[caption-width-right:350:The Bold]]
58	-> '''Race:''' Water Genasi (Orc)
59	-> '''Class:''' Ranger
60	-> '''Alignment:''' ChaoticGood
61
62	TheLeader of the rivals, Ayo is a Water Genasi born to Orcish parents from an old Jigow family. Having recently formed an adventuring party with her childhood friend Dermot and a few new acquaintances, she is eager for adventure.
63	----
64	* AmazingTechnicolorPopulation: Being a Water Genasi, she has blue skin.
65	* BerserkButton: People who are TheDitherer and those who don't say what they really mean.
66	* BeYourself: She wishes for a friend who she can be this around.
67	* TheChosenOne: [[spoiler:Should none of the players take the jewel of the Three Prayers, she will instead take it, leaving the players to be {{The Unchosen One}}s.]]
68	* HotBlooded: She is described as hot-headed and impulsive, albeit she tries to moderate her instincts as a leader.
69
70	[[/folder]]
71
72	[[folder: Dermut Wurder]]
73
74	!!Dermut Wurder
75	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/dermot_wurder.png]]
76	[[caption-width-right:350:The Loyal]]
77	-> '''Race:''' Goblin
78	-> '''Class:''' Cleric
79	-> '''Alignment:''' LawfulGood
80
81	A childhood friend of Ayo's who channels the Luxon's power as a cleric. Caring and nurturing, he is fiercely protective of his friends and selfless to a fault.
82	----
83	* HolyHandGrenade: His basic attack "Searing Wrath".
84	* MassiveNumberedSiblings: He is the ''twelfth'' son of his family, and given his rather caring nature towards his siblings, he maybe isn't even the youngest.
85	[[/folder]]
86
87	[[folder: Galsariad Ardyth]]
88	!!Galsariad Ardyth
89	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/galsariad_ardyth.png]]
90	[[caption-width-right:350:The Cunning]]
91	-> '''Race:''' Drow
92	-> '''Class:''' Wizard
93	-> '''Alignment:''' [[TrueNeutral Neutral]]
94
95	A 200-year old drow from Rosohna who relatively recently picked up the magic of his people, hoping to improve his reputation by adventuring. Compared to his comrades, he is rather snarky.
96	----
97	* DeadpanSnarker: He often uses sarcasm and plays into his elven elegance to mask his own insecurities.
98	* EmotionSuppression: [[spoiler: The terrors of Cael Marrow drain many of his emotions.]]
99	* EvenTheGuysWantHim: Within his group, both Ayo and Irvan have a crush on him.
100	* GravityMaster: Within Dunamancy, he focuses on graviturgy.
101	* ImprobableAge: Given that he is an [[OlderThanTheyLook Elf]], one doesn't immediately realize that at age 200, he is rather old for a novice at magic. Its his BerserkButton.
102	* LifeDrain: His basic attack, "Drain potential".
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104	[[/folder]]
105
106	[[folder: Irvan Wastewalker]]
107	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/irvan_wastewalker.png]]
108	[[caption-width-right:350:The Eager]]
109	-> '''Race:''' Human
110	-> '''Alignment:''' ChaoticNeutral
111
112	A nineteen year old human who left behind his hated waste-dwelling clan. A friendly party animal who joined the group out of interest in their adventures.
113	----
114	* AnArmAndALeg: [[spoiler:He loses an arm to a slithering bloodfin while exploring Cael Marrow, having it replaced with an ArtificalLimb by his employers.]]
115	* BreakTheCutie: His experiences in Cael Marrow turn him from a lighthearted [[Keet]] into a short tempered and deeply mistrustful man.
116	* {{Expy}}: His name and looks invoke [[Characters/StarWarsLukeSkywalker Luke Skywalker]].
117	* HiddenDepths: While he may look like the most unassuming among the rivals, [[spoiler: he actually is a reincarnated xhorhasian bugbear.]]
118	* MuscleAngst: He struggles with his body image, [[spoiler:having been a bugbear in his previous life.]]
119
120	[[/folder]]
121
122	[[folder: Maggie Keeneyes]]
123	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/maggie_keeneyes.png]]
124	[[caption-width-right:350:The Soulful]]
125	-> '''Race:''' Ogre
126	-> '''Alignment:''' LawfulNeutral
127
128	A orge mercenary who's eyes betray her unusual intelligence. Used to normally being treated like a [[DumbMuscle dim-witted brute]], she quickly developed an UndyingLoyalty to Ayo, who recognized her intelligence.
129	----
130	* FluffyTheTerrible: "Maggie" isn't a terribly fitting name for a 12-feet tall orge. Most people tend to overlook the MeaningfulName "Keeneyes" because they laugh at her given name.
131	* GeniusBruiser: While still being TheBigGal of her party, she is unusually intelligent, especially for an ogre.
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133
134	[[/folder]]
135
136	!Bazzoxan
137
138	[[folder:Taskhand Verin Thelyss]]
139	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/verin_thelyss.png]]
140	-> '''Race:''' Drow
141	-> '''Class:''' Fighter (Echo Knight)
142	-> '''Alignment:''' LawfulGood
143
144	The young commander of Bazzoxan's military garrison, who guards the land against the threats lurking in the old ruins of Betrayers Rise. The burdens of command have drained his youthful brightness.
145	----
146	* AsskickingLeadsToLeadership: He is an accomplished fighter, and also Bazzoxan's Taskhand, a title amounting to military governor.
147	* DoppelgangerAttack: He's a powerful Echo Knight, able to summon echoes of himself and attack using them.
148	* HopeBringer: To the people of Bazzoxan, albeit he himself is drained by his responsibilities.
149	* SiblingYinYang: To his more ambitious elder brother, [[Characters/CriticalRoleNPCsXhorhas Shadowhand Essek Thelyss]].
150	[[/folder]]
151
152	!Factions of Ank'Harel
153
154	!! Allegiance of Allsight
155	[[folder:General]]
156
157	A collective of scholars continuing the ancient scholarly traditions of Cael Marrow in its predecessor, Ank'Harel. They are very interested in the secrets of Cael Marrow, petitioning the court of J’mon Sa Ord for permission to further and further explore its old ruins.
158	----
159	* AdventurerArchaeologist: With their focus on excavation, many of its members work in such a fashion.
160	* MagicKnight: The "Scholarly Excavator"-stat block combines martial and PsychicPowers.
161	* ShockAndAwe: Many of its members can use a magical attack called "Arcane Shock".
162
163	[[/folder]]
164
165	[[folder:Headmaster James Cyron]]
166
167	-> '''Race:''' Elf
168	-> '''Class:''' Wizard (Scholarly Mastermind)
169	-> '''Alignment:''' LawfulNeutral
170
171	One of the two Headmasters of the Allegiance of Allsight, who also heads the arcane program of Ank'Harels university, the Crystal Chateau. Generally elitist, dour, and serious, he is less popular than his colleague.
172	----
173	* AerithAndBob: His given name is the rather standard "James". Compare this to his colleague, "Gryz".
174	* RedOniBlueOni: He is the calm and aloof blue oni to his more enthusiastic colleague.
175	* WizardBeard: Rather unusual for an elf, he sports a typically long, white beard.
176
177	[[/folder]]
178
179	[[folder:Headmaster Gryz Alakritos]]
180
181	-> '''Race:''' Goblin
182	-> '''Class:''' Wizard (Scholarly Mastermind)
183	-> '''Alignment:''' NeutralGood
184
185	The second of the Allegiance's two headmasters, who is more friendly, enthusiastic and down-to-earth than his colleague.
186	----
187	* CoolOldGuy: He seems to be rather old, given his wrinkled looks.
188	* OurGoblinsAreDifferent: While only some of the setting's goblins fall into typical roles,[[note]]mostly those living in the Dwendalian Empire[[/note]] one still wouldn't think of a goblin as an academic.
189	* RedOniBlueOni: The more enthusiastic and approachable red oni to James' blue one.
190
191	[[/folder]]
192
193	[[folder:Prolix Yusaf]]
194	-> '''Race:''' Tiefling
195	-> '''Class:''' Wizard (Scholarly Agent)
196	-> '''Alignment:''' LawfulNeutral
197
198	An archaeologist of the Allegiance, who the player's meet in Bazzoxan. While claiming to investigate the ruins of Betrayers' Rise, [[spoiler:he was actually sent to keep an eye on Aloysia Telfan, an operative of the Consortium.]] Should the players side with the Allegiance, he goes on to serve as their main contact.
199	----
200	* AdventurerArchaeologist: Like many of his colleagues at the Allegiance.
201	* FrameUp: [[spoiler:During the Allegiance-quest-line, he is framed as a spy of the consortium.]]
202	* QuestGiver: Acts as this for the first few missions for the Allegiance.
203	[[/folder]]
204
205
206	!! Consortium of the Vermillion Dream
207	[[folder:Consortium of the Vermillion Dream]]
208
209	A relatively new group of occultist mystics who seek focused on more esoteric aspects of magic, taking its name from Exandria's smaller moon Ruidus. Ever expanding their research and lacking the official repute of other academic groups, they are always looking for ways to finance their endeavors.
210	----
211	* BadGuyBar: [[spoiler:Their headquarters are located in the "First Eclipse", a bar in Ank'Harel.]]
212	* EvilSorcerer: Most of its members have sorcerous powers and are of evil alignment.
213	* MadScientist: They openly embrace the scarier aspects of Ruidium, such as its corruption.
214	[[/folder]]
215
216	[[folder:Aradrine the Owl]]
217	-> '''Race:''' Goliath
218	-> '''Class:''' Sorcerer (Occult Silvertongue)
219	-> '''Alignment:''' LawfulNeutral
220
221	One of the five masters leading the Consortium. She openly embraces the corruption inflicted by the ruidium.
222	----
223	* MadScientist: While not of evil alignment, she is rather delirious about ruidium and its effects.
224	[[/folder]]
225
226	[[folder:Aloysia Telfan]]
227	-> '''Race:''' Elf
228	-> '''Class:''' Sorcerer (Occult Initiate)
229	-> '''Alignment:''' LawfulEvil
230
231	An agent of the consortium searching for information and power in Bazzoxan. If the characters side with the Consortium, she serves as their main contact within.
232	----
233
234	[[/folder]]
235
236	!!Library of the Cobalt Soul
237	[[folder:Library of the Cobalt Soul]]
238
239	An order of monastic scholars devoted to Ioun originating from Wildemount. In Ank'Harel, it tries to learn more about ruidium and the Netherdeep, but is more cautious than the other factions.
240	----
241	* AllMonksKnowKungFu: Most of its agents are monks well-versed in unarmed-combat.
242	* BlueIsCalm: With most of it being comprised of scholarly monks.
243	* KungFuWizard: Some of its members, "Monastic High Curators" and "Monastic Infiltrators" by stat block, combine unarmed combat with magical abilities.
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