Because you like Morrigan Aensland in Darkstalkers
A Silurian lizard woman, Madame Vastra has a penchant for puzzles and interspecies romance. See them in Doctor Who.
Javert is an inspector with a single-minded focus: to bring criminals to justice. See them in Les Miserables.
A believer in the pursuit of justice, Garrus Vakarian hates it when bad guys slip through the cracks of the bureaucratic justice system. See them in Mass Effect.
The black sheep of his family, Rhett Butler grew up to have charm and to see things as they are. He just doesn't give a damn anymore. See them in Gone with the Wind.
Given his ability to wrench street signs from the ground, Shizuo Heiwajima is a useful one to have in dangerous Ikekuburo. See them in Durarara!!.
A champion of chivalry, Don Quixote is dutifully bringing good to the world—even when others think he's out of his mind. See them in Don Quixote.
If anyone can speak truth to power, it's Atticus Finch. With elequent monologues, he forces everyone to face hard truths. See them in To Kill a Mockingbird.
John Wick is a widowed former Navy Seal who becomes a notoriously effective hitman, killing over 124 people with gunshots alone. See them in John Wick.
For Wreck It Ralph, it's not easy being the bad guy. Especially when you've been designed to destroy but really desire love. See them in Wreck-It Ralph.
Bodhi Rook is a defected pilot for the Galactic Empire dead set on destroying the Death Star. See them in Rogue One.
Jughead Jones loves burgers, his friends, and philosophizing with his unique brand of wisdom. See them in Archie Comics.