Because you like Saruman in The Lord of the Rings
Give in to the dark side with vampire Lestat; it's more fun. See them in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles.
An assassin with supernatural gifts, Corvo Attano is the last guy you should frame for murder. See them in Dishonored.
It's a mad, mad world, but Alice has a surprisingly level head as goes her own way down the rabbit hole. See them in Alice in Wonderland.
Once a loving family man, James Heller is now dark, damaged, and hell-bent on getting revenge. See them in Prototype Series.
Josh Lucas just can't stop hanging around his stepsister's house. See them in Clueless.
Jim Hopper is a weary and beaten down police officer who numbs his pain through beer, pills, and cigarettes. See them in Stranger Things.
Fighting for a future without fear? Yeah, Chris Redfield believes it is worth it. See them in Resident Evil Series.
A good-natured and academically minded superhero, Dan Dreiberg can still get his hands dirty in a fight. See them in Watchmen.
Those who stand against this singular super ninja are doomed to fail. See them in Ninja Gaiden.
Taystee Jefferson is always down for a laugh and to help a friend out. See them in Orange Is The New Black.
Carol Peletier's credo: your strength comes from who you are, not who you used to be. See them in The Walking Dead.