Because you like Rooster Cogburn in True Grit
A suave proprietor of an upscale nightclub and gambling den, Rick Blaine is dealing with World War II and a broken heart. See them in Casablanca.
The destroyer, Drax lives for one thing and one thing only: revenge. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Khan Noonien Singh is super strong, super smart, and out for revenge. He always seems to be two steps ahead of his enemies. See them in Star Trek Into Darkness.
Dante Alighieri is a crusader fighting his way to absolution. See them in Dante's Inferno.
Extremely violent and loyal, Sandor Clegane is called the Hound for a reason. See them in Game of Thrones.
Anya Jenkins has a real harsh bark to go with her demonic bite. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Relentlessly cheerful and optimistic, Erin Hannon is an office receptionist. See them in The Office.
Mike Ehrmantraut is rutheless, merciless, and probably the most endearing hitman you've ever met. See them in Breaking Bad.
A man of the court, Lord Varys knows how to manipulate it better than anyone. See them in Game of Thrones.
Protecting his family's name and its power are more important to Tywin Lannister than anything or anyone. See them in Game of Thrones.
A Silurian lizard woman, Madame Vastra has a penchant for puzzles and interspecies romance. See them in Doctor Who.
Despite the war-torn world around him, Mal Reynolds still holds onto the shred of hope that life can be more than just living another day. See them in Firefly.