Because you like DEATH in Discworld
Bad-ass Rayne has sworn her life to finding and destroying her vampire dad, Kagan, and killing as many other vampires as she can in the bargain. See them in BloodRayne .
More of a sex symbol than a crime-stopper, the original Silk Spectre has now become the ultimate superhero stage mom. See them in Watchmen.
A cruel pirate, Captain Hook still fancies himself a gentleman. See them in Peter Pan.
Though raised to think of himself as a monster, Quasimodo has a heart that holds nothing but compassion. See them in The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
This cannibalistic villain may be a loner, but Killer Croc doesn't have problems with self-confidence. See them in Suicide Squad.
V is a violent anarchist with literally nothing left to lose. But, he might have a point. See them in V for Vendetta.
The fearless bodyguard of Rick Flag, Katana will ruthlessly kill her enemies, trapping their souls in her sword. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Lyra Belacqua is prone to getting in trouble, but she's also clever enough to get out of it. Most of the time. See them in The Golden Compass.
Jean-Baptiste Grenouille may have a phenomenal sense of smell, but he has a weak sense of morality. See them in Perfume: The Story of a Murderer.
They say they saved Adam Jensen by turning him into a cyborg, but he's not sure saved is the right word. See them in Deus Ex Series.