Because you like Lindsay Weir in Freaks and Geeks
When push comes to shove, the usually overly cautious Luigi has the heart of a hero. See them in Super Mario Bros..
Princess-turned-General Leia Organa is a sharp, fearless royal who gets herself into trouble and fights her way out of it. See them in Star Wars Series.
The adventurous daughter of Port Royal's governor, Elizabeth Swann would rather conspire with pirates than sit pretty in her corset. See them in Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of the Black Pearl.
He might look like a pretty boy, but resourceful Leon Scott Kennedy is the man to have at your side during a crisis. See them in Resident Evil Series.
A good guy who's made some bad choices, Scott Lang is driven in his quest for redemption. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Winnie the Pooh is a chubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff. See them in Winnie the Pooh.
While he might be too cool for school, Soul isn't too cool to do the right thing. See them in Soul Eater.
Sephiroth wants nothing more than to seize the power of the Lifestream in order to become a god. See them in Final Fantasy Series.
Korra is stubborn, outgoing, and faced with huge responsibilities she might not be ready for. See them in The Legend of Korra.
Tracy Turnblad's got rhythm, and she's determined to share her dance moves with the world. See them in Hairspray.
Mikasa Ackerman is a near-perfect soldier who won't break her stone-faced expression whether she's killing foes or protecting loved ones. See them in Attack on Titan.