Because you like Ted in Ted
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.
Waylon Smithers would do anything for his boss, and would love to do a few things *to* him. See them in The Simpsons.
Spyro the Dragon loves getting into trouble around the Dragon Realms. See them in Spyro the Dragon.
Bob Parr is an ex-superhero now focused on being a dad, but he misses the action. See them in The Incredibles.
N'Jadaka is a righteous man with a violent agenda. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Mother Gothel is a great mother as long as you never, ever, break the rules. See them in Tangled.
Goh Peik Lin is funny, unfiltered, and a fiercely supportive friend. See them in Crazy Rich Asians.
Kesuke Miyagi is a karate expert who thinks the best way a scrawny high schooler can learn how to defend himself is by washing every surface in sight. See them in The Karate Kid.
Peter Venkman's "research" projects are designed to get undergraduate students to sleep with him. Though it turns out he can bust ghosts. See them in Ghostbusters.
Troy Bolton is a triple threat: singing, dancing, and basketball. See them in High School Musical.
Lily Aldrin is a flaky but supportive kindergarten teacher and painter. See them in How I Met Your Mother.
Sideshow Bob is a bitter ex-performer who was forced to do inhumane stunts for slapstick comedy. Now he's exacting revenge on his former boss, a clown. See them in The Simpsons.