Because you like Apu Nahasapeemapetilon in The Simpsons
James Gordon happens to be the one guy in Gotham City with proper morals who doesn't also run around in a cape. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Joey Potter is a low-key girl next door in love with her best friend. See them in Dawson's Creek.
Samantha Jones is a try-sexual who'll try anything once. See them in Sex and the City.
Emma Frost's superpower: transforming her body into an unbreakable diamond. See them in X-Men Series.
Angela Martin is uptight and puritanical, outside of the affair she's having with a co-worker. See them in The Office.
As a doctor-in-training, John Dorian should have his head in the game. But most of the time, it's in the clouds. See them in Scrubs.
All Catelyn Stark wants is to keep her family safe, but life in Westeros makes it nearly impossible. See them in Game of Thrones.
The witty Aku would be an ideal dinner guest, if he weren't a demon. See them in Samurai Jack.
Jorah Mormont is loyal to his queen. And he's quite in love with her as well. See them in Game of Thrones.
Though he may be blind, Chirrut Imwe sees the power of the force more than most. See them in Rogue One.
A majestic ruler, Mufasa is respected throughout the animal kingdom. See them in The Lion King.