Because you like The Man in Black in The Princess Bride
Leone Montana is a fearless hitman with a surprisingly sensitive side. See them in Leon: The Professional.
Being beautiful and rich doesn't guarantee happiness for Cheryl Blossom. See them in Riverdale.
Red doesn't like to explain herself. She wants her work to do the talking. See them in Transistor.
Although Jareth seems like he's just a harmless romantic, his powers make him a formidable foe. See them in Labyrinth.
A resourceful ship systems engineer, Isaac Clarke does his best to batttle the infection spreading across space. See them in Dead Space.
Stan Marsh is a fourth grader who is the ladies man of his classroom. See them in South Park.
Abbi Abrams is the ultimate wingwoman because she wants nothing more than to have a good time for its own sake. See them in Broad City.
Artemis Fowl understands the way of the world. If he wins, he's a prodigy. If he loses, then he's crazy. That is how history is written. See them in Artemis Fowl.
Alex Dunphy's self-reliant intelligence comes with a healthy dash of sarcasm. See them in Modern Family.
Jane Smith is a stone-cold killer, but you would never know it from looking at her. See them in Mr. & Mrs. Smith.