Because you like Nick Miller in New Girl
Sephiroth wants nothing more than to seize the power of the Lifestream in order to become a god. See them in Final Fantasy Series.
Daphne Blake's unfailing enthusiasm keeps the team's morale up even as they're battling evil spirits and other ghouls. See them in Scooby-Doo.
Lucius Malfoy is a judgmental social climber who has a bigoted superiority complex. See them in Harry Potter Series.
The black sheep of his family, Rhett Butler grew up to have charm and to see things as they are. He just doesn't give a damn anymore. See them in Gone with the Wind.
Aerith Gainsborough has lived a simple life, but when the world is threatened she's willing to step up and do whatever she can to help. See them in Final Fantasy Series.
Intelligent and compassionate, Hazel Lancaster would rather face things, even bad things, than sugarcoat the truth. See them in The Fault in Our Stars.
Thanos is an intergalactic warlord, on the hunt for infinite power. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Terence Fletcher is a brutal and unflinchingly strict music teacher hell-bent on whipping his students into shape. See them in Whiplash.
The personification of America is all about superheroes, hamburgers, and spreading democracy and justice. See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.
Tifa Lockhart is part mother hen, part martial arts bad-ass. See them in Final Fantasy Series.
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.
Kathryn Merteuil may be a vain sociopath, but you won't be able to look away. See them in Cruel Intentions.