Because you like DEATH in Discworld
Nicholas Angel is super-dedicated to his job as a police officer. Maybe a little too dedicated. See them in Hot Fuzz.
All who live know his name, and all who oppose him shall know Death. See them in Darksiders Series.
Artemis Fowl understands the way of the world. If he wins, he's a prodigy. If he loses, then he's crazy. That is how history is written. See them in Artemis Fowl.
Raz is a 10-year-old boy who mostly stays in his own head, which makes sense since that's where he is strongest. See them in Psychonauts.
Crono may not talk, but this time-traveling hero's heart speaks volumes. See them in Chrono Trigger.
John Yossarian is trapped in irony as he must be insane to leave the war but if he does try to leave, he'll be deemed sane and will be forced to stay, See them in Catch-22.
A conflicted small-town preacher, Jesse Custer leaves an unexpectedly bloody path in his wake. See them in Preacher.
Just because Dracula wants to suck your blood doesn't mean he's not a gentleman. See them in Dracula.
Kara "Starbuck" Thrace will beat you in cards, drink you under the table, then fly circles around you in her fighter plane. See them in Battlestar Galactica.