Because you like Randolph Smiley in Death to Smoochy
A reclusive introvert, Liz Sherman has a temper that's literally lethal. See them in Hellboy.
Frank Reynolds is too gross even for the prostitutes he hires. See them in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia .
A brave but pessimistic nobleman, Boromir knows one does not simply walk into Mordor. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
Philip J. Fry accidentally cryogenically froze himself for a millennium. See them in Futurama.
Chuckie Finster is a baby afraid of everything from clowns to closets, unless his best friend's by his side. See them in Rugrats.
Dewey Finn will rock you. He feels rock and roll in his blood and guts. See them in School of Rock.
Roger is a pansexual alcoholic non-human who will happily lie, cheat and steal to get what he wants. See them in American Dad!.
Gordie Lachance never had any friends later on like the ones he had when I was twelve. See them in Stand By Me.
Part archaeologist, part philosopher, part politician, Jean-Luc Picard is an unashamed intellectual who runs a tight ship. See them in Star Trek: The Next Generation.