Because you like Alice Kingsleigh in Alice in Wonderland
Orphan Bruce Wayne has a tortured soul, but he's trying his best to weed out corruption. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Although Jareth seems like he's just a harmless romantic, his powers make him a formidable foe. See them in Labyrinth.
It's time somebody has to take over. It might as well be Fish Mooney. See them in Gotham.
Daenerys Targaryen will take what is hers with fire and blood. Thankfully, she has some dragons by her side. See them in Game of Thrones.
Dr. Gordon Freeman is a brilliant physicist is a quiet hero. And given all the violent aliens, he better be. See them in Half-Life.
The last war left his economy devastated, and now Germany is engaged in another war and stuck with two barely trained allies for help. See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.
When it comes to Haruko Haruhara, there's more to the pink-haired biker than meets the eye. See them in FLCL.
Severus Snape is a misanthropic potions teacher with a vindictive streak. See them in Harry Potter Series.
Not only could Hellboy avenge your death, he'd also have a sense of humor about it and not let it ruin the rest of his night. See them in Hellboy.
If Anna Liebert could remember her past, maybe she would know who she is. See them in Monster (TV Show).
Kat Stratford is part of the "out" crowd and proud of it. See them in 10 Things I Hate About You.