Because you like Jack Skellington in The Nightmare Before Christmas
Victor Frankenstein can create life, so he's pretty awesome if he says so himself. See them in Frankenstein.
The Ice King is lonely and looking for a princess to sweep him off his feet. See them in Adventure Time.
In a rag-tag group of kids determined to take down the imperialistic Fire Lord, Katara is the glue that holds them together. See them in Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Maria Rambeau is a tough-as-nails Air Force pilot who is also a loving single mom. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
T'Challa is a regal superhero with the weight of the world (and particularly his nation) on his shoulders. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
If it were up to her, Merida would spend her days practicing archery and swordfighting, riding her horse, and exploring the Highlands. See them in Brave.
Amy Farrah Fowler deserves sainthood for putting up with Sheldon Cooper. See them in The Big Bang Theory.
A suave manipulator, Sebastian Valmont is valiantly fighting off a developing conscience. See them in Cruel Intentions.
Brian Griffin is the most scholarly member of the family—when he's not drunk on martinis. See them in Family Guy.
A malevolent dark wizard, Voldemort is so fearsome that he's known primarily as "He Who Must Not Be Named." See them in Harry Potter Series.
Give in to the dark side with vampire Lestat; it's more fun. See them in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles.
Applejack's practicality complements her caring nature. She is the loyalest of friends and the most dependable of ponies. See them in My Little Pony.