Because you like Buttercup in The Princess Bride
Carol Aird is driven to fight to make her life better, regardless the consequences. See them in Carol.
Basil Hallward is dominated, soul, brain, and power by Dorian. See them in Dorian Gray.
They say they saved Adam Jensen by turning him into a cyborg, but he's not sure saved is the right word. See them in Deus Ex Series.
Dee Reynolds is selfish, narcissistic, and a target of extremely cruel ridicule. See them in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia .
Extremely violent and loyal, Sandor Clegane is called the Hound for a reason. See them in Game of Thrones.
Chris Chambers is from a family of social outcasts and criminals, and he wants more than anything to avoid ending up like them. See them in Stand By Me.
Hans Landa doesn't seem to have issues with Jews, but he hunts them because he's determined to do his job well. See them in Inglourious Basterds.
An exuberant prankster, Naruto Uzumaki craves acknowledgement of any kind. See them in Naruto.
If Anna Liebert could remember her past, maybe she would know who she is. See them in Monster (TV Show).
Being beautiful and rich doesn't guarantee happiness for Cheryl Blossom. See them in Riverdale.
Firo Prochainezo is swept up in a world of mysterious women, alchemists, and rumors of a wine that makes it drinkers immortal. See them in Baccano!.
No one has seen The Mandalorian without his helmet since he swore the creed. See them in The Mandalorian.