Because you like Carol Peletier in The Walking Dead
Talos is a mysterious military commander skilled in the art of deception. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Xander Harris' life motto: laugh in the face of danger and then hide until it goes away. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Protecting his family's name and its power are more important to Tywin Lannister than anything or anyone. See them in Game of Thrones.
Let's just say Sheldon Oberon is having an out-of-body experience like no other. See them in Jumanji.
Neal Cassidy is a charming former thief with a heroic side. See them in Once Upon a Time.
Breaking bones and hearts, Callie Torres has figured out how to put the bones back together. But the hearts? Not so much. See them in Grey's Anatomy.
Driven by obsession and anxiety, Monk bravely overcomes, or at least battles, his fears to help the world. See them in Monk.
Illiterate and oblivious, Crash Bandicoot is still a hero. See them in Crash Bandicoot.
Although Theon Greyjoy is treated well, he's still essentially a hostage. And that isn't so easy for him to forgive. See them in Game of Thrones.
Clarice Starling is patiently working with one serial killer to stop another. See them in The Silence of the Lambs.
Mother Gothel is a great mother as long as you never, ever, break the rules. See them in Tangled.
Jesse Aarons' frustration can only find outlet in another world. See them in Bridge to Terabithia.