Because you like Xander Harris in Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Everyone is just a chess piece, and Izaya Orihara is a master player. See them in Durarara!!.

Big Boss is a disillusioned mercenary commander who wants to create a world for soldiers (and soldiers alone). See them in Metal Gear Series.

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!.

Hiccup Haddock III may be the only Viking nerd in recorded history. See them in How to Train Your Dragon.

Regina Mills is a cold evil queen turned chilly town mayor. See them in Once Upon a Time.

Charlie Kelmeckis is a wallflower who's starting to blossom into something more. See them in The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

If you need her, Lisa Simpson will be in her room with her saxophone and a good book. See them in The Simpsons.

Ben Barber is ready to show you that he's twice the man you think he is. See them in Ride Along.

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.

When a half-breed breaks the rules, John Constantine deports them straight back to hell. He's trying to buy his way into heaven. See them in Constantine.

Jenko was top dog in high school. Now he's bottom of the pack in the police academy. See them in 21 Jump Street.

Joel is a hardened, jaded survivor who keeps finding things to fight for. See them in The Last of Us.