Because you like The Man in The Road
Raiden is an efficient soldier haunted by his repressed past. See them in Metal Gear Series.
It turns out Dracula's son Alucard has some pretty severe daddy issues. See them in Castlevania.
His name is Inigo Montoya and whoever killed his father should be prepared to die. See them in The Princess Bride.
When he's not working as a detective, Lucifer is driving around in a black convertible or having one-night stands. See them in Lucifer.
Philip J. Fry accidentally cryogenically froze himself for a millennium. See them in Futurama.
Clarice Starling is patiently working with one serial killer to stop another. See them in The Silence of the Lambs.
Rogue's touch is literally deadly, and she's trying to learn from the older mutants how to manager her powers. See them in X-Men Series.
Susan Pevensie is sensible, practical, and fiercely protective of those she loves. See them in The Chronicles of Narnia.
Manipulative, conniving, and ruthless, Mr. Gold is enigmatic no matter what world he's in. See them in Once Upon a Time.
When it comes to Haruko Haruhara, there's more to the pink-haired biker than meets the eye. See them in FLCL.
Andy Dwyer might not be completely literate, but he makes up for it in spirit. See them in Parks and Recreation.
Milo Thatch is an enthusiastic researcher without cynicism. See them in Atlantis: The Lost Empire.