Because you like Jack Worthing in The Importance of Being Earnest
On the outside, Gwen seems meek and calm. But she has an inner core of steel. See them in Merlin.
Davos Seaworth is steadfast, intelligent, and trustworthy, which are hard traits to find in a place like Westeros. See them in Game of Thrones.
It turns out Dracula's son Alucard has some pretty severe daddy issues. See them in Castlevania.
Henry Mills is an idealistic young boy with the heart of the truest believer. See them in Once Upon a Time.
Gruff and sarcastic, Detective Harry Dresden use unconventional ways to track down perps, including using magic and the supernatural. See them in The Dresden Files.
Gruff and efficient, Sam Fisher protects a nation that can never admit he exists. See them in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell.
A majestic ruler, Mufasa is respected throughout the animal kingdom. See them in The Lion King.
Claire Temple is a dedicated nurse providing secret care to New York's vigilantes. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Part archaeologist, part philosopher, part politician, Jean-Luc Picard is an unashamed intellectual who runs a tight ship. See them in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Howard Wolowitz is an engineer whose serious mommy issues somehow haven't dimmed his confidence. See them in The Big Bang Theory.
Kesuke Miyagi is a karate expert who thinks the best way a scrawny high schooler can learn how to defend himself is by washing every surface in sight. See them in The Karate Kid.