Because you like Kathryn Janeway in Star Trek Voyager
Ryan Howard is a temp turned executive turned failing small-time media mogul. See them in The Office.
Villanelle is a hired assassin who loves committing murder as much as she loves dressing up in fancy pink ballgowns. See them in Killing Eve.
When the safety of Hyrule is at stake, Princess Zelda does not hesitate to sacrifice herself for the good of the land. See them in The Legend of Zelda.
Frederick Frankenstein is an eccentric (O.K., maybe a little insane) professor who is excited to be delving into his family's past. See them in Young Frankenstein.
Viking Astrid Hofferson has it all: brains, brawn, and some killer braids. See them in How to Train Your Dragon.
Matilda Wormwood is so smart, she taught herself how to be psychic. See them in Matilda.
Keeping your cool is just as useful in the underworld as in war, and Michael Corleone is stone-cold. See them in The Godfather.
Liu Kang spends his days training his body and spirit, seeking to become the ultimate warrior. See them in Mortal Kombat.
Mac is a karate-chopping, beer-chugging schemer. See them in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia .
Prim and proper Allie Hamilton was raised to follow the rules. But she's got a fiery rebellious side too. See them in The Notebook.
N'Jadaka is a righteous man with a violent agenda. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.