Because you like Diddy Kong in Donkey Kong
Prideful and psychotic tendencies combine to make Dr. Eggman a dangerous and villain who will squash anyone in his path. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.
Illiterate and oblivious, Crash Bandicoot is still a hero. See them in Crash Bandicoot.
Michaelangelo is an above-ground crime-fighter by night, and a pizza-eating, sewer-dwelling mutant ninja turtle by day. See them in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Spyro the Dragon loves getting into trouble around the Dragon Realms. See them in Spyro the Dragon.
Tail's smarts and helpful nature come in handy in a pinch. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.
A short-tempered guy, Bowser is determined to wreak havoc on the Mushroom Kingdom. See them in Super Mario Bros..
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.
Emma Frost's superpower: transforming her body into an unbreakable diamond. See them in X-Men Series.
A poised, stately man-out-of-time, Ichabod Crane typically faces the modern world with wry quip. See them in Sleepy Hollow.
An upbeat, fun-loving teen, Sora would do anything for his friends. See them in Kingdom Hearts.
There are rumors that the Spirit was an Egyptian Pharaoh in his past, but without any memories, he doesn't know how true they are. See them in Yu-Gi-Oh! .