Because you like Dan Dreiberg in Watchmen
Walter White's knowledge of chemistry allows him to cook astoundingly pure meth, leading to a rapid – albeit tumultuous – rise in the criminal drug world. See them in Breaking Bad.
If there's power in being average, Mikado Ryugamine will find it and use it. See them in Durarara!!.
Mr. Robot always seems to know what to do when others are lost. But can he be trusted? See them in Mr. Robot.
Aragorn is the one true king, a title he is too humble to accept. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
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!.
An inquisitive archaeologist, Professor Hershel Layton knows a gentleman leaves no puzzle unsolved. See them in Professor Layton.
Mark Zuckerberg has achieved everything he's ever wanted, and he's proving to the world how brilliant he is. But happiness eludes him. See them in The Social Network.
Although life in a post-apocalyptic world is far from easy, Julie Grigio maintains her sense of humor. See them in Warm Bodies.
Veronica Mars is a sarcastic private eye whose biggest mission is surviving high school. See them in Veronica Mars.
Victor Frankenstein can create life, so he's pretty awesome if he says so himself. See them in Frankenstein.
While Jay Gatsby doesn't necessarily like to attend his parties, he knows how to throw a world-class bash. See them in The Great Gatsby.
A vain and arrogant womanizer, Roy Mustang has hidden depths. See them in Fullmetal Alchemist.