Because you like Batman / Bruce Wayne in DC Extended Universe
A great galactic bounty hunter, Samus Aran is not as good at expressing emotions. See them in Metroid.
A gruff and hardened professional, Marcus Fenix keeps his emotions buried deep. See them in Gears of War.
Donatello might come off as a tad nerdy, but don't let his geekiness fool you. He's a trained ninja and a skilled fighter. See them in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
All who live know his name, and all who oppose him shall know Death. See them in Darksiders Series.
Rayman is a fearless hero who flies into action with a propeller on his head and a smile on his face. See them in Rayman.
A hardboiled 1940s detective, Cole Phelps is haunted by his past in World War II. See them in L.A. Noire.
They say they saved Adam Jensen by turning him into a cyborg, but he's not sure saved is the right word. See them in Deus Ex Series.
An aristocrat-turned-tomb-raider, Lara Croft does her best thinking while plunging off cliffs. See them in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.
Don't let his old age fool you, Heihachi Mishima is a ruthless pragmatist who values self-reliance above all else. See them in Tekken .
Just because Dracula wants to suck your blood doesn't mean he's not a gentleman. See them in Dracula.
Big Boss is a disillusioned mercenary commander who wants to create a world for soldiers (and soldiers alone). See them in Metal Gear Series.
Father to a murdered son and husband to a murdered wife, Maximus Decimus Meridius will have his vengeance. See them in Gladiator.