Because you like Dan Dreiberg in Watchmen
Moving is hard for Coraline Jones; accidentally moving to a creepy mirror world just makes it harder. See them in Coraline.
Bedside manner is for chumps, not the brilliant Dr. Gregory House. See them in House M.D..
Christine Daae has been secretely taking lessons from a phantom musician. It sounded less creepy in her head. See them in The Phantom of the Opera.
Larger than life and wealthy beyond measure, Willy Wonka is more than a titan in the sweets industry; he is an arbiter of taste. See them in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Keeping your cool is just as useful in the underworld as in war, and Michael Corleone is stone-cold. See them in The Godfather.
Nemo is a small fish in a vast ocean, but he dreams of seeing it all. See them in Finding Nemo.
Dorothy Gale is a down-home Kansas girl in a bizarre fantasy land with beautiful red shoes. See them in The Wizard of Oz.
C is for cookie, and that's more than good enough for him. See them in Sesame Street.
N'Jadaka is a righteous man with a violent agenda. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
A majestic ruler, Mufasa is respected throughout the animal kingdom. See them in The Lion King.
Extremely violent and loyal, Sandor Clegane is called the Hound for a reason. See them in Game of Thrones.