Because you like Sly Cooper in Sly Cooper
A fight every now and then makes Dante's life a little more interesting. See them in Devil May Cry.
Even with the world on the line, Bayonetta is an Umbra Witch who maintains a biting sense of humor. See them in Bayonetta.
Stuck somewhere between life and death, Talion is motivated by one thing only: vengeance. See them in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor.
The only thing Albert Wesker cares about is turning himself into a God. See them in Resident Evil Series.
There's no obstacle too great for this charismatic treasure-hunter. See them in Uncharted.
A believer in the pursuit of justice, Garrus Vakarian hates it when bad guys slip through the cracks of the bureaucratic justice system. See them in Mass Effect.
A lone wolf with a confrontational streak, Bigby wants to dedicate his life to doing good. See them in The Wolf Among Us.
It's hard enough fighting a war. But it's worse for Commander Shepard, knowing no matter how hard you try, you can't save them all. See them in Mass Effect.
Juliet Starling is a cheerleader by day, gleefully unhinged zombie killer by night. See them in Lollipop Chainsaw.
An inquisitive archaeologist, Professor Hershel Layton knows a gentleman leaves no puzzle unsolved. See them in Professor Layton.
Kumar Patel is always high, always hungry for sliders. See them in Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle.