Because you like Harry Caul in The Conversation

Glenn Rhee somehow never loses his enthusiastic spirit – even in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. See them in The Walking Dead.

When the safety of Hyrule is at stake, Princess Zelda does not hesitate to sacrifice herself for the good of the land. See them in The Legend of Zelda.

Bob Belcher runs a lonely burger joint, and even though his wit is lost on his eccentric family, he doesn't let that faze him. See them in Bob's Burgers.

Just call Jeff Lebowski The Dude. Or His Dudeness, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into that whole brevity thing. See them in The Big Lebowski.

A believer in the pursuit of justice, Garrus Vakarian hates it when bad guys slip through the cracks of the bureaucratic justice system. See them in Mass Effect.

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.

An assassin with supernatural gifts, Corvo Attano is the last guy you should frame for murder. See them in Dishonored.

For somebody who won't answer questions, the enigmatic C.C. sure asks a lot of them. See them in Code Geass.

As the hero of time, Link is reborn throughout history, always with the purpose of fighting and defeating the evil Ganon. See them in The Legend of Zelda.

Southern belle Scarlett O'Hara is a heart-melter who has no problem looking after herself. See them in Gone with the Wind.

Although Morrigan knows every kind of magic there is, friendship is an untested area for her. See them in Dragon Age Series.

A great galactic bounty hunter, Samus Aran is not as good at expressing emotions. See them in Metroid.