Because you like M. Bison in Street Fighter

Dante Alighieri is a crusader fighting his way to absolution. See them in Dante's Inferno.

All who live know his name, and all who oppose him shall know Death. See them in Darksiders Series.

Big Boss is a disillusioned mercenary commander who wants to create a world for soldiers (and soldiers alone). See them in Metal Gear Series.

A gruff and hardened professional, Marcus Fenix keeps his emotions buried deep. See them in Gears of War.

Fighting for a future without fear? Yeah, Chris Redfield believes it is worth it. See them in Resident Evil Series.

Meat Boy tenaciously throws himself into danger, and when he fails, he immediately gets back up and tries again. See them in Super Meat Boy.

It turns out Dracula's son Alucard has some pretty severe daddy issues. See them in Castlevania.

After figuring out how both the light and dark halves of his soul could co-exist, Jak is maturing into a real hero. See them in Jak and Daxter.

A jaded skeptic who only wants to get paid, Garrett becomes involved in bigger struggles that force him to be less self-serving. See them in Thief.