Because you like Joel in The Last of Us
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.
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.
After being resurrected and discovering his new morphing abilities, Alex Mercer uses them to combat the virus now ravaging New York. See them in Prototype Series.
Red doesn't like to explain herself. She wants her work to do the talking. See them in Transistor.
Dante Alighieri is a crusader fighting his way to absolution. See them in Dante's Inferno.
Altair Ibn-La'Ahad is as much a philosopher and detective as he is a killer. He takes nothing at face value and continually searches for deeper truths. See them in Assassin's Creed Series.
Ezio Auditore Da Firenze is a little short-tempered, a lot fun-loving. See them in Assassin's Creed Series.
Clank is the quintessential rational, intelligent robot sidekick. See them in Ratchet & Clank.
All who live know his name, and all who oppose him shall know Death. See them in Darksiders Series.
Those who stand against this singular super ninja are doomed to fail. See them in Ninja Gaiden.
An aristocrat-turned-tomb-raider, Lara Croft does her best thinking while plunging off cliffs. See them in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.
Liu Kang spends his days training his body and spirit, seeking to become the ultimate warrior. See them in Mortal Kombat.