Because you like Ishmael in Moby Dick
Marge Simpson is a mostly happy housewife and subscriber to Sponge and Vacuum Magazine. See them in The Simpsons.
Celie Johnson says she's poor, black, and may even be ugly. But dear God she's here. See them in The Color Purple.
Those who stand against this singular super ninja are doomed to fail. See them in Ninja Gaiden.
Dr. Gordon Freeman is a brilliant physicist is a quiet hero. And given all the violent aliens, he better be. See them in Half-Life.
He may be one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, but War still maintains a strong sense of honor. See them in Darksiders Series.
Samantha Jones is a try-sexual who'll try anything once. See them in Sex and the City.
Jail hasn't broken Andy Dufresne's spirit, but will his spirit help break him out of jail? See them in The Shawshank Redemption.
Stuck on a lifeboat with zoo animals without food and fresh water, Pi Patel uses his intelligence to face the greatest test of all: survival. See them in Life of Pi.
Relentlessly cheerful and optimistic, Erin Hannon is an office receptionist. See them in The Office.
Simon Belmont is a vampire hunter bravely carrying on the family business. See them in Castlevania.
Kathy is a natural caretaker who strives to find hope in even the darkest of times. See them in Never Let Me Go.