Because you like Henry DeTamble in The Time Traveler's Wife
Sephiroth wants nothing more than to seize the power of the Lifestream in order to become a god. See them in Final Fantasy Series.
Popular jock Andrew Clark is pretty bizarre. He's just better at hiding it, that's all. See them in The Breakfast Club.
His name is Inigo Montoya and whoever killed his father should be prepared to die. See them in The Princess Bride.
Aerith Gainsborough has lived a simple life, but when the world is threatened she's willing to step up and do whatever she can to help. See them in Final Fantasy Series.
Whether it's a fire or a pit of lions, there's almost no predicament that Violet Baudelaire can't get her and her siblings out of. See them in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.
Victor Frankenstein can create life, so he's pretty awesome if he says so himself. See them in Frankenstein.
Scooby-Doo always keeps his priorities in order: eat snacks first, solve mysteries later. See them in Scooby-Doo.
Goh Peik Lin is funny, unfiltered, and a fiercely supportive friend. See them in Crazy Rich Asians.
Maria Rambeau is a tough-as-nails Air Force pilot who is also a loving single mom. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Quinn Fabray can become a monster when there is something she wants. See them in Glee.
Topanga Lawrence has been a put-together intellectual since basically the moment she could talk. See them in Boy Meets World.