Because you like Liesel Meminger in The Book Thief
It's hard enough fighting a war. But it's worse for Commander Shepard, knowing no matter how hard you try, you can't save them all. See them in Mass Effect.
World domination and Superman's demise are next on Lex Luthor's to-do list. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Captain Spock is on a five-year mission exploring the final frontier and boldly going where no man has gone before. See them in Star Trek.
A genetic experiment engineered to be the perfect assassin, Agent 47 is cold, professional, and lethal. See them in Hitman.
The "runt" of his biker gang, Tetsuo Shima grapples with a perpetual inferiority complex. See them in Akira.
Sterling Archer is a fun-loving, car-driving spy extraordinaire. But one can tell his mother didn't hug him as a child. See them in Archer.
A great galactic bounty hunter, Samus Aran is not as good at expressing emotions. See them in Metroid.
All it takes to change the course of history is the will of a single man called John Price. See them in Call of Duty Series.
A resourceful ship systems engineer, Isaac Clarke does his best to batttle the infection spreading across space. See them in Dead Space.
Trevor Phillips is an unpredictable maniac who tortures people for no reason. See them in Grand Theft Series.
Always headed towards adventure, Goku is frequently with a band of loyal companions at his side. See them in Dragon Ball.
Everyone Barney Stinson knows is getting married or pregnant. But he's just getting more awesome. See them in How I Met Your Mother.