Because you like Barbossa in Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of the Black Pearl
Dominic Toretto lives his life "a quarter mile at a time", and he burns through those miles faster than anyone. See them in The Fast and the Furious.
Cynicism is his armor and words are his weapons, but what Tyrion Lannister would really like is some nice wine. See them in Game of Thrones.
A super-soldier, Master Chief might be more machine than man. And for humanity's sake, thank God. See them in Halo.
Penelope Garcia is the smartest ex-con turned FBI tech, but her fashion never fails to raise eyebrows. See them in Criminal Minds.
A reformed former outlaw, John Marston doesn't want any trouble, yet somehow trouble always seems to find him. See them in Red Dead Redemption.
Stuck somewhere between life and death, Talion is motivated by one thing only: vengeance. See them in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor.
Stuck in space, Ryan Stone will either make it back to Earth and have one hell of a story to tell. Or she will burn into the ether. See them in Gravity.
NiGHTS is a powerful but childlike spirit who hates being told what to do. See them in NiGHTS into Dreams.
Once a loving family man, James Heller is now dark, damaged, and hell-bent on getting revenge. See them in Prototype Series.
For the sake of science, Kurisu Makise will persevere no matter how deep into the dark secrets of the world she finds herself. See them in Steins;Gate.
Steve Rogers is a good soldier. But above all, he's a good man. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
A no-nonsense hitman with a taste for good burgers and divine justice, Jules Winnfield will go to great lengths to please his boss. See them in Pulp Fiction.