Because you like Dr. List in Marvel Cinematic Universe
Handsome Jack is wearing a mask of his own face to hide his scarred real one. See them in Borderlands Series.
Bodhi Rook is a defected pilot for the Galactic Empire dead set on destroying the Death Star. See them in Rogue One.
Let's just say Sheldon Oberon is having an out-of-body experience like no other. See them in Jumanji.
Greg Heffley will be famous someday, but now he's stuck in class with morons. See them in Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
Macbeth was probably named "Most Likely to Kill His Rivals" in his senior yearbook. See them in Macbeth.
Faith has a chip on her shoulder and a stake in her hand to slay vampires in her town. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Point the fun-loving Pippin Took towards second breakfast, and he's one happy hobbit. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
Foggy Nelson is a principled small-time lawyer fighting for fellow little guys. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
A blood-thirsty warrior on the battlefield, Ragnar Lothbrok is a dedicated family-man at home. See them in Vikings.
Sometimes being a supportive girlfriend like Ophelia doesn't work out too well. See them in Hamlet.
A cruel pirate, Captain Hook still fancies himself a gentleman. See them in Peter Pan.