Like most Dungeons & Dragons games, Critical Role is about the player characters first and foremost. Vox Machina, The Mighty Nein, and Hell's Bells are all stuffed with epic heroes for the fan to root for. However, they need somebody else to stand against. This is where Critical Role's many villains come in, all originally played by DM Matthew Mercer.
Source:https://www.cbr.com/critical-role-dungeons-and-dragons-best-villains-ranked/