Because you like Teddy Duchamp in Stand By Me
Elio Perlman likes the piano, peaches, and his father's new research assistant a little too much. See them in Call Me by Your Name.
Wanderer is a Soul, a parasite sent into a host to take over their body, extracting information from them and colonizing their species. See them in The Host.
Emma Woodhouse knows what's best for everyone else. Just don't try to tell her what to do. See them in Emma.
A fearless superhero, Carol Danvers always aims to go higher, further, faster. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
A suave womanizer, Jacob Palmer has turned seduction into a science. See them in Crazy, Stupid Love.
One of the best in the magical world, Mad-Eye has the battle scars to prove his dedication to such a dangerous job. See them in Harry Potter Series.
Sid Jenkins is the ultimate underachiever, but he doesn't mind. Well, he pretends he doesn't. See them in Skins.
Born and raised in the darkness, Bane is determined to have the city totally under his control so that he can demolish it. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Howard Wolowitz is an engineer whose serious mommy issues somehow haven't dimmed his confidence. See them in The Big Bang Theory.
Alex Dunphy's self-reliant intelligence comes with a healthy dash of sarcasm. See them in Modern Family.
After years of living vicariously through other people's heroic stories, Wade Watts is about to become a hero himself. See them in Ready Player One.