Because you like Stringer Bell in The Wire
His elfin self-confidence can border on pretension, but Legolas Greenleaf is a fearsome fighter and a loyal friend. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
Tony Stark's interests include cocktails, beautiful women, particle physics, and saving the world. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Yoda is wise, patient, and capable of kicking ass. He's done his best to mentor young Jedi and protect the balance of Light and Dark. See them in Star Wars Series.
Steve Rogers is a good soldier. But above all, he's a good man. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
As a scaring Assistant, Mike Wazowski frightens children to collect their screams to be used as a power supply for the city. See them in Monsters, Inc..
Shrek is a nasty-on-the-surface ogre with a heart of gold and an earful of wax. See them in Shrek.
A daring conman, Flynn Rider is so charismatic that you might not mind when he steals from you. See them in Tangled.
What Ron Weasley lacks in motivation and book smarts, he makes up for in loyalty and street smarts. See them in Harry Potter Series.
Chandler Bings keeps his friends on their toes with his cutting wit, all the while trying to discover his own place in life. Could he BE any funnier? See them in Friends.
Severus Snape is a misanthropic potions teacher with a vindictive streak. See them in Harry Potter Series.
L is enigmatic, child-like, and one of the smartest people in the world. See them in Death Note.