Because you like Arthur Fonzarelli in Happy Days
Sephiroth wants nothing more than to seize the power of the Lifestream in order to become a god. See them in Final Fantasy Series.
A reclusive introvert, Liz Sherman has a temper that's literally lethal. See them in Hellboy.
Henry Mills is an idealistic young boy with the heart of the truest believer. See them in Once Upon a Time.
A working class janitor with a world-class mind, Will Hunting is cocky, brash, and combative about his future. See them in Good Will Hunting.
D.J. Tanner is a rebellious teen who wishes her lame dad would butt out of her personal life. See them in Full House.
Gene Belcher dreams of a future in the limelight, and he doesn't let his lack of talent hold him back. See them in Bob's Burgers.
Donna is boisterous and spunky traveller of the TARDIS, exploring worlds beyond the simple mundane enterprises of Earth. See them in Doctor Who.
Milo Thatch is an enthusiastic researcher without cynicism. See them in Atlantis: The Lost Empire.
Ted Mosby is a hopelessly romantic architect in search of someone to be the mother of his children. See them in How I Met Your Mother.
A majestic ruler, Mufasa is respected throughout the animal kingdom. See them in The Lion King.
Shaggy might be a bit of a slacker, but his heart and his stomach are usually in the right place. See them in Scooby-Doo.
Philip J. Fry accidentally cryogenically froze himself for a millennium. See them in Futurama.