Because you like Susanna Kaysen in Girl, Interrupted
Ellie is more world-weary than most 14-year-olds. You would be too if your world was infested with zombies. See them in The Last of Us.
A few millennia in the mortal realm have caused DEATH to be quite enamored of life. See them in Discworld.
Using a bracelet his late mother gave him, Apollo Justice can sense when other people are nervous based on even the most subtle signs. See them in Ace Attorney Series .
Effortlessly sexy, calm, and collected, Eric Northman is equally at home ripping off heads and flirting with waitresses. See them in True Blood.
After several hundred years of shutting himself out from the rest of the world, Japan's not used to dealing with nations, See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.
Jade Jade Harley might not be the best at reading social cues, but her bravery and selflessness means she's a great friend to have. See them in Homestuck.
Dean Forester is just your friendly, neighborhood grocery bag boy. See them in Gilmore Girls.
Smart but insecure, Tally Youngblood is torn between what she wants and what her society demands. See them in Uglies.
Wise beyond his years, Ashitaka is a dutiful young prince who respects the balance of life. See them in Princess Mononoke.