Because you like Astrid Hofferson in How to Train Your Dragon
A short-tempered guy, Bowser is determined to wreak havoc on the Mushroom Kingdom. See them in Super Mario Bros..
Violet Parr is an angsty teen would love to become even more invisible than her superpowers allow. See them in The Incredibles.
Although life in a post-apocalyptic world is far from easy, Julie Grigio maintains her sense of humor. See them in Warm Bodies.
Talos is a mysterious military commander skilled in the art of deception. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Corpse Bride's dreams were taken from her. But now - now she's stolen them from someone else. See them in Corpse Bride.
Spyro the Dragon loves getting into trouble around the Dragon Realms. See them in Spyro the Dragon.
James Gordon happens to be the one guy in Gotham City with proper morals who doesn't also run around in a cape. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Kesuke Miyagi is a karate expert who thinks the best way a scrawny high schooler can learn how to defend himself is by washing every surface in sight. See them in The Karate Kid.
Sam Montgomery works hard, but her evil stepmother makes sure her efforts don't pay off. See them in A Cinderella Story.
Garnet is a Crystal Gem who'll protect her friends with her life. See them in Steven Universe.
Topanga Lawrence has been a put-together intellectual since basically the moment she could talk. See them in Boy Meets World.