Because you like Dan Dreiberg in Watchmen
Dominic Toretto lives his life "a quarter mile at a time", and he burns through those miles faster than anyone. See them in The Fast and the Furious.
A cursed pirate captain, Barbossa is greedy, vengeful, and surprisingly cheeky. See them in Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of the Black Pearl.
Funny, bubbly, and relaxed, Emma has a magnetic personality that makes her the life of the party. See them in Blue is the Warmest Color.
Never shy about sharing what she thinks, Beatrice loves to make smart remarks and keep men on their toes. See them in Much Ado About Nothing.
Sookie Stackhouse is a waitress who can read minds and break hearts. See them in True Blood.
R2-D2 has been in the galaxy saving business for decades. Not bad for somebody whose vocabulary is limited to "beep-boop." See them in Star Wars Series.
A laid-back wanderer, Ginko has an empathetic, open-minded worldview. See them in Mushishi.
A karate master/rocket scientist/squirrel, Sandy Cheeks is the only one who can clean up the other resident's messes in Bikini Bottom. See them in SpongeBob SquarePants.
It's easy for Brian O'Conner to fake his way into the world of extreme racing because he's been popping cars since his teenage years. See them in The Fast and the Furious.
Edward Elric has a quick mind along with a quick temper. See them in Fullmetal Alchemist.