Because you like Jim West in Wild Wild West
Quicksilver is a cocky speedster who could run around the world in the time it's taking you to read this. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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.
Fox McCloud leads a team of pilots through the Lylat System in search of the evil genius Andross, the villain that killed his father. See them in Star Fox.
Jack's big imagination is never limited by his incredibly cramped surroundings. See them in Room.
For Sly Cooper, stealing isn't just about the haul. It's also about the journey. See them in Sly Cooper.
Konata Izumi has a live-now, worry-later view of the world. See them in Lucky Star.
Dallas Winston is headed down a dangerous, criminal road. See them in The Outsiders.
Stan Marsh is a fourth grader who is the ladies man of his classroom. See them in South Park.
People think Karen Smith is a dumb blonde, but she disagrees and is proud she can predict the weather with her breasts. See them in Mean Girls.
