Because you like Raoul Duke in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
It's certainly easier to get great footage of crimes when you can guarantee they'll happen. See them in Nightcrawler.
Frank West enjoys the adventure that comes from his work. But a zombie outbreak might be a little too much even for him. See them in Dead Rising.
This master marksman may be a villain, but Deadshot's motives aren't quite as selfish as they seem. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Anna Karenina doesn't want to be a respectable woman any more. She thinks respect was invented to cover the empty place where love should be. See them in Anna Karenina.
Stoic, cynical, and brilliant, Solid Snake was genetically engineered to be the perfect soldier. See them in Metal Gear Series.
Rupert Giles is a librarian on the outside, fearless evil-fighter on the inside. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
The only constant in Night Vale is Cecil's hypnotic voice. See them in Welcome to Night Vale.
Detective Alec Hardy doesn't let anyone get too close to him. See them in Broadchurch.
Mavis Dracula's interests are anything black, scream cheese, and flying around. See them in Hotel Transylvania.
Christine Daae has been secretely taking lessons from a phantom musician. It sounded less creepy in her head. See them in The Phantom of the Opera.
Loyal to his family and associates and distrustful of anyone else, Tony Soprano is a good guy to have on your side. See them in The Sopranos.
Marge Gunderson embodies the very best of the American Midwest. She's kind, friendly, and fiercely honest. See them in Fargo.