Because you like Lyra Belacqua in The Golden Compass
Hanna Marin is a determined girl defined by her ability to transform herself. See them in Pretty Little Liars.
John Wick is a widowed former Navy Seal who becomes a notoriously effective hitman, killing over 124 people with gunshots alone. See them in John Wick.
Tony Montana makes up for his language barrier with his immense skill at cursing as loud and effectively as humanly possible. See them in Scarface.
Number Five is a 58-year-old man trapped in his 13-year-old body. See them in The Umbrella Academy.
For Lee Everett, every day is now just another struggle to collect supplies, find other survivors, and stay alive. See them in The Walking Dead (Video Game).
Roger is a pansexual alcoholic non-human who will happily lie, cheat and steal to get what he wants. See them in American Dad!.
When you live your life in public, like Mima Kirigoe, it's hard to know who you really are. See them in Perfect Blue.
Kazuma Kiryu's legendary strength and exploits have earned him the nickname of Dragon of Dojima. See them in Yakuza.
Rarity has been dreaming of the day her designs will dazzle Canterlot. See them in My Little Pony.
Alyssa Foley is a blunt and crass teenage runaway. See them in The End of the F World.
The Grinch's heart is just too small to appreciate Christmas. See them in Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas.