Because you like Lane Kim in Gilmore Girls
Edward Kenway can be reckless and greedy, but he's learning that his ancient ancestry carries a noble burden. See them in Assassin's Creed Series.
An aristocrat-turned-tomb-raider, Lara Croft does her best thinking while plunging off cliffs. See them in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.
Teddy Sanders loves his frat brothers so much he might never leave school. See them in Neighbors.
Stewie Griffin is just your average evil-genius, talking, sociopathic baby. See them in Family Guy.
It doesn't matter how noble or brave he is. Jon Snow is a bastard, and people don't let him forget it. See them in Game of Thrones.
V is a violent anarchist with literally nothing left to lose. But, he might have a point. See them in V for Vendetta.
Maka is determined to collect and purify 99 Kishin eggs– human souls that have been corrupted by evil– and one witch soul. See them in Soul Eater.