Because you like DEATH in Discworld
Community-driven but practical, Calvin Palmer is a natural leader even if he doesn't always see it. See them in Barbershop.
Ted Logan wants to party on, but if doesn't get an A+ on his history presentation, he'll flunk out and be sent to a military school in Alaska. See them in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure.
When you live your life in public, like Mima Kirigoe, it's hard to know who you really are. See them in Perfect Blue.
A superpowered test subject, Scarlet Witch can manipulate other people's thoughts and force them to confront their worst fears. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
A Washington DC fixer, Olivia Pope can make roadblocks disappear with a single phone call. "It's handled" is her life motto. See them in Scandal.
After surviving a CIA mission that was supposed to kill him, ex-military man John Reese bets it all on a chance to redeem himself. See them in Person of Interest.
Chaos is what killed the dinosaurs, and there's nothing Jason "J.D." Dean loves more than chaos. See them in Heathers.
Raised to happily follow the rules, Cassia might actually be more rebellious than she thinks she is. See them in Matched .
Whatever Sakura Haruno lacks in power, she makes up for in intelligence and bravery. See them in Naruto.
Stoic, cynical, and independent, Homura Akemi is an alluring enigma. See them in Puella Magi Madoka Magica.
Franklin "Mouse" Finbar is a jock paying the price for his mistake. See them in Jumanji.
Ichigo Momomiya is a bubbly student by day, magical cat-powered superhero by night. See them in Tokyo Mew Mew.