Because you like Jean Valjean in Les Miserables

Though cynical about the world, Shuya Nanahara is caring and protective towards his friends. See them in Battle Royale.

Suzy Bishop is only 12, but her withering stare and withdrawn personality are enough to make anyone wilt. See them in Moonrise Kingdom.

Marshall Eriksen is a lawyer in love who is enjoying life. See them in How I Met Your Mother.

Privileged young Bruce's childhood was nearly perfect. Now, his life is anything but. See them in Gotham.

Veronica Mars is a sarcastic private eye whose biggest mission is surviving high school. See them in Veronica Mars.

Edward Kenway can be reckless and greedy, but he's learning that his ancient ancestry carries a noble burden. See them in Assassin's Creed Series.

Where Ash comes from, food and shelter pay for themselves. Even as a penniless vagrant, he is able to pursue his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master See them in Pokemon.

Iris West is a barista and blogger determined to expose a secret. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Illiterate and oblivious, Crash Bandicoot is still a hero. See them in Crash Bandicoot.

Kubo is a storyteller at heart who's tapping into his sense of adventure. See them in Kubo and the Two Strings.

David Wooderson has clocked in hundreds of hours cruising around town looking for fun. See them in Dazed and Confused.

Winry Rockbell is an energetic tomboy mechanic with an empathetic streak. See them in Fullmetal Alchemist.