Because you like Lyra Belacqua in The Golden Compass
With his own ship, Peter Quill calls his own shots, and gets to fly from planet to planet blasting '70s pop hits and picking up alien chicks. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
After Otto Octavius' accident, he becomes fixated on finishing the reactor at any cost. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Winry Rockbell is an energetic tomboy mechanic with an empathetic streak. See them in Fullmetal Alchemist.
Though cynical about the world, Shuya Nanahara is caring and protective towards his friends. See them in Battle Royale.
Cyclops shoots lasers out of his eyes, destroying anything in his line of sight. See them in X-Men Series.
An all-business doc , Miranda Bailey dispenses tough love to the interns she trains. Emphasis on "tough." See them in Grey's Anatomy.
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.
Will Turner is an earnest, lovelorn blacksmith's assistant with an adventurous spirit. See them in Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of the Black Pearl.
A bloodsucker, Carlisle Cullen is actually more likely to give you a blood infusion. See them in Twilight.
A daring conman, Flynn Rider is so charismatic that you might not mind when he steals from you. See them in Tangled.
Once a handsome prince, the Beast is now a grumpy, furry, monster. It's hard to pinpoint which mammal he resembles the most. See them in Beauty and the Beast.
An assassin with supernatural gifts, Corvo Attano is the last guy you should frame for murder. See them in Dishonored.