Because you like Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Sam Montgomery works hard, but her evil stepmother makes sure her efforts don't pay off. See them in A Cinderella Story.
Jughead Jones loves burgers, his friends, and philosophizing with his unique brand of wisdom. See them in Archie Comics.
When his friend goes missing, Lucas Sinclair is ready to fight. All of the Dungeons and Dragons is really paying off. See them in Stranger Things.
Mike Hannigan is a lawyer-turned-pianist who loves to tap into his kooky side. See them in Friends.
Bob Parr is an ex-superhero now focused on being a dad, but he misses the action. See them in The Incredibles.
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.
Jesse Aarons' frustration can only find outlet in another world. See them in Bridge to Terabithia.
A mercurial mathematician, Ian Malcolm has a passion for Chaos Theory. See them in Jurassic Park.
Chris Chambers is from a family of social outcasts and criminals, and he wants more than anything to avoid ending up like them. See them in Stand By Me.
Talos is a mysterious military commander skilled in the art of deception. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Lily Aldrin is a flaky but supportive kindergarten teacher and painter. See them in How I Met Your Mother.