Because you like Chon Wang in Shanghai Noon
M. Bison is a diabolical megalomaniac hell-bent on dominating the world. See them in Street Fighter.
Cyclops shoots lasers out of his eyes, destroying anything in his line of sight. See them in X-Men Series.
Spyro the Dragon loves getting into trouble around the Dragon Realms. See them in Spyro the Dragon.
James Gordon happens to be the one guy in Gotham City with proper morals who doesn't also run around in a cape. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Blunt but anxious, Gretchen Ross bonds most easily with those who have lived tough lives like she has. See them in Donnie Darko.
Aerith Gainsborough has lived a simple life, but when the world is threatened she's willing to step up and do whatever she can to help. See them in Final Fantasy Series.
A cruel pirate, Captain Hook still fancies himself a gentleman. See them in Peter Pan.
Sephiroth wants nothing more than to seize the power of the Lifestream in order to become a god. See them in Final Fantasy Series.
Both a noble district attorney and a psychopathic villain, Harvey Dent proves some men really can have it all. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Illiterate and oblivious, Crash Bandicoot is still a hero. See them in Crash Bandicoot.
A reclusive introvert, Liz Sherman has a temper that's literally lethal. See them in Hellboy.
Nicholas Angel is super-dedicated to his job as a police officer. Maybe a little too dedicated. See them in Hot Fuzz.