Because you like The Creature in Frankenstein
Arwen has to choose between a life of loneliness or love and inevitible death, both rather unfortunate options. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
Shuri is a genius-level inventor with a wicked sense of humor. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
A Wakandan spy, Nakia is capable, caring, and just the right amount of stubborn. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The fearless bodyguard of Rick Flag, Katana will ruthlessly kill her enemies, trapping their souls in her sword. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Darcy Lewis is a razor-sharp scientist studying things that science can't explain. See them in Thor.
They say they saved Adam Jensen by turning him into a cyborg, but he's not sure saved is the right word. See them in Deus Ex Series.
Olive Hoover is an irrepressible child beauty queen (or would-be queen) who doesn't play by your rules. See them in Little Miss Sunshine.
Celine's a spontaneous Parisian college student enjoying the night of her life. See them in Before Sunrise.
Dorothy Gale is a down-home Kansas girl in a bizarre fantasy land with beautiful red shoes. See them in The Wizard of Oz.
Michael Kelso gets by on his good looks and his openhearted nature. See them in That '70s Show.