Because you like Sam Vimes in Discworld
Anyone who's said "Don't worry, it's just a dream" never met Freddy Krueger. See them in A Nightmare on Elm Street.
It's easy for Brian O'Conner to fake his way into the world of extreme racing because he's been popping cars since his teenage years. See them in The Fast and the Furious.
Dominic Toretto lives his life "a quarter mile at a time", and he burns through those miles faster than anyone. See them in The Fast and the Furious.
Whether he’s hacking or dodging a bullet, Neo has a poker face that never drops. And it doesn’t hurt that he’s prophesied to be "The One" to save humanity. See them in The Matrix.
When push comes to shove, the usually overly cautious Luigi has the heart of a hero. See them in Super Mario Bros..
Poison Ivy is a seductive, venomous botanist laments the fact that there are so many people to kill, yet so little time. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Scott Pilgrim's superhero suit is just a video game t-shirt and sweatbands. But this slacker is brave enough to fight all his girlfriend's evil exes. See them in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
Aang is already a master airbender and once he learns to manipulate water, earth, and fire, he'll be truly unbeatable. See them in Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Eren Jaeger will erase the Titans from this world until not a single one remains. See them in Attack on Titan.
An aloof punk rock goddess, Nana Osaki has a surprisingly big heart. See them in Nana.
Once a lonely hat maker, Sophie Hatter is now cleaning goo from bathtubs and cooking breakfast for the grumpiest wizard in all the land. See them in Howl's Moving Castle.
