Because you like Nyota Uhura in Star Trek
Just because Dracula wants to suck your blood doesn't mean he's not a gentleman. See them in Dracula.
A cursed pirate captain, Barbossa is greedy, vengeful, and surprisingly cheeky. See them in Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of the Black Pearl.
Emma Woodhouse knows what's best for everyone else. Just don't try to tell her what to do. See them in Emma.
A powerful dragon-hunting warrior, Dovahkiin is destined for great things. See them in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
If Anna Liebert could remember her past, maybe she would know who she is. See them in Monster (TV Show).
Wanderer is a Soul, a parasite sent into a host to take over their body, extracting information from them and colonizing their species. See them in The Host.
Polite and clever, Annie James is not afraid to stir up a little mischief. See them in The Parent Trap.
Although life in a post-apocalyptic world is far from easy, Julie Grigio maintains her sense of humor. See them in Warm Bodies.
World domination and Superman's demise are next on Lex Luthor's to-do list. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Knuckles the Echidna is a 16-year-old red echidna (aka a spiny anteater) and guardian of the ancient Master Emerald. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.
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.