Because you like Antonio Salieri in Amadeus
Edward Elric has a quick mind along with a quick temper. See them in Fullmetal Alchemist.
A level-headed show business icon despite his amphibian status, Kermit is the brains behind the success of the Muppets. See them in The Muppet Movie.
Even the smallest person can change the course of the world, if he's brave enough. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
Veronica Sawyer thinks that if you were happy every day of your life you wouldn't be a human being, you'd be a game-show host. See them in Heathers.
When Jessica Jones is not throwing back drinks, she's taking down bad guys with her strength, detective skills, and foul-mouthed insults. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Cynicism is his armor and words are his weapons, but what Tyrion Lannister would really like is some nice wine. See them in Game of Thrones.
Light Yagami has a plan to make a better world, and morals won't stop him. See them in Death Note.
It doesn't matter how noble or brave he is. Jon Snow is a bastard, and people don't let him forget it. See them in Game of Thrones.
Taking down villains, standing up to sexism, and pulling off a bright-red lipstick are all in a day's work for Agent Peggy Carter. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
His murderous megalomania aside, Loki is quite charming. Just don't mention his strapping older brother; he's a tad jealous. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Intelligent and compassionate, Hazel Lancaster would rather face things, even bad things, than sugarcoat the truth. See them in The Fault in Our Stars.
Bedside manner is for chumps, not the brilliant Dr. Gregory House. See them in House M.D..