Because you like Itzhak Stern in Schindler's List
Mario is a plumber who wears a ridiculous outfit, eats weird looking mushrooms, and fits himself inside your pipes so he can save a princess. See them in Super Mario Bros..
Pepper Potts can run a company, manage an egomaniac, and take down bad guys, all without breaking a sweat. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
V is a violent anarchist with literally nothing left to lose. But, he might have a point. See them in V for Vendetta.
Chewbacca is a loyal co-pilot who won't hesitate to rip your arm off. See them in Star Wars Series.
Although Mako Mori may be small and quiet, she is a core of battle-hardened steel. See them in Pacific Rim.
A malevolent dark wizard, Voldemort is so fearsome that he's known primarily as "He Who Must Not Be Named." See them in Harry Potter Series.
He may forget his homework, lose his toad, and fall off brooms, but Neville Longbottom can also single-handedly destroy villains. See them in Harry Potter Series.
An intriguing bundle of contradictions, Sawyer Ford trusts no one on the island, and no one should trust him. See them in Lost.
Bobby Singer is a redneck ghost hunter, but all he wants to do is retire to the junk yards of South Dakota. See them in Supernatural.
If the benchmark is extraordinary, what do you do if you're not like Vanya Hargreeves? See them in The Umbrella Academy.
Amy March blends her naturally artistic spirit with a sense of practicality. See them in Little Women.
Impassive, overly literal, and a little short on people skills, Angel dedicates her life to enforcing the rules. See them in Angel Beats!.