Because you like Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol
Although Thomas Sharpe is an English baronet, he doesn't have a Shilling to his name. He's in America to sell his invention and marry rich. See them in Crimson Peak.
A fun-loving jokester, Alistair isn't ready for the responsibilities he faces. See them in Dragon Age Series.
Mr. Robot always seems to know what to do when others are lost. But can he be trusted? See them in Mr. Robot.
Don't underestimate Maggie Greene. She's a farm girl with a mission. See them in The Walking Dead.
Rose Tyler may have not done too well in school, but she's certainly holding her own in space. See them in Doctor Who.
Some say to survive in Underland you need to be as mad as a hatter–which, luckily, he is. See them in Alice in Wonderland.
Stewie Griffin is just your average evil-genius, talking, sociopathic baby. See them in Family Guy.
Wolverine is a hot-blooded Canadian with an adamantium skeleton who's the best at what he does. See them in X-Men Series.
Homer Simpson is a beer-loving disaster in charge of nuclear safety in Springfield. Everybody run! See them in The Simpsons.
Phil Coulson is a deadly field agent with the demeanor of a friendly dad. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Indiana Jones is a swashbuckling archeologist who hates snakes, Nazis, and priceless artifacts falling into the wrong hands. See them in Raiders of the Lost Ark.
It’s usually the good-looking, charismatic, play-by-their-own-rules types that get everyone into trouble, and Tyler Durden is Exhibit A. See them in Fight Club.