Because you like Lyra Belacqua in The Golden Compass
Frederick Frankenstein is an eccentric (O.K., maybe a little insane) professor who is excited to be delving into his family's past. See them in Young Frankenstein.
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.
Robin Scherbatsky is a former teen pop star who loves dogs and is scared of relationships. See them in How I Met Your Mother.
Charlotte is ready to embrace connection in a strange place. See them in Lost in Translation.
Rue is an icy prima ballerina whose obsession with perfection obscures a hidden desire to be loved. See them in Princess Tutu.
Tifa Lockhart is part mother hen, part martial arts bad-ass. See them in Final Fantasy Series.
He might look like a pretty boy, but resourceful Leon Scott Kennedy is the man to have at your side during a crisis. See them in Resident Evil Series.
His murderous megalomania aside, Loki is quite charming. Just don't mention his strapping older brother; he's a tad jealous. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Toby Cavanaugh has trouble avoiding being manipulated. See them in Pretty Little Liars.
It’s usually the good-looking, charismatic, play-by-their-own-rules types that get everyone into trouble, and Tyler Durden is Exhibit A. See them in Fight Club.