Because you like Luigi in Super Mario Bros.
Clank is the quintessential rational, intelligent robot sidekick. See them in Ratchet & Clank.
Though a painful tragedy leaves her closed off and distant, Rosalina is still an endlessly kind princess. See them in Super Mario Galaxy .
Ratchet is a shoot-first, ask-questions-later, and then-shoot-again kind of lombax. See them in Ratchet & Clank.
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.
NiGHTS is a powerful but childlike spirit who hates being told what to do. See them in NiGHTS into Dreams.
Liu Kang spends his days training his body and spirit, seeking to become the ultimate warrior. See them in Mortal Kombat.
For Sly Cooper, stealing isn't just about the haul. It's also about the journey. See them in Sly Cooper.
Tail's smarts and helpful nature come in handy in a pinch. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.
Illiterate and oblivious, Crash Bandicoot is still a hero. See them in Crash Bandicoot.