Because you like Yoshi in Super Mario Bros.
All who live know his name, and all who oppose him shall know Death. See them in Darksiders Series.
Wei Shen is an undercover cop on a mission for justice (or at least vengeance). See them in Sleeping Dogs.
Stuck somewhere between life and death, Talion is motivated by one thing only: vengeance. See them in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor.
Francis Freeman may be impervious to pain, but he sure knows how to inflict it. See them in Deadpool.
Prideful and psychotic tendencies combine to make Dr. Eggman a dangerous and villain who will squash anyone in his path. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.
Raiden is an efficient soldier haunted by his repressed past. See them in Metal Gear Series.
His superiority complex coupled with his bitter desire for revenge makes Vegeta a formidable foe. See them in Dragon Ball Z.
A weather-controlling mutant, Storm doesn't just use her powers to ruin Magneto's day with unexpected showers. She is truly a badass. See them in X-Men Series.
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.
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.
Winnie the Pooh is a chubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff. See them in Winnie the Pooh.
Emmet Brickowski is so upbeat it's not even human. Everything is AWESOME! See them in The Lego Movie.