Because you like Marcus Fenix in Gears of War
After finding a mysterious object in one of the many rooms in her father's mansion, Bulma is inspired to discover its secrets. See them in Dragon Ball.
Roger Kint is a nervous, weak, ham-handed criminal. We think. See them in The Usual Suspects.
Foul mouthed and disturbingly comfortable with violence, Hit-Girl is a precocious assassin who doesn't need anyone's protection. See them in Kick-Ass.
Gruff and sarcastic, Detective Harry Dresden use unconventional ways to track down perps, including using magic and the supernatural. See them in The Dresden Files.
Char is always thinking two or three steps ahead of the enemy. See them in Mobile Suit Gundam Series.
His superiority complex coupled with his bitter desire for revenge makes Vegeta a formidable foe. See them in Dragon Ball Z.
Loyal to his family and associates and distrustful of anyone else, Tony Soprano is a good guy to have on your side. See them in The Sopranos.
Ron Burgundy is a news anchor who signs off with "Stay classy, San Diego" or whatever his teleprompter says. Bonus: he plays the jazz flute. See them in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.
Although Mako Mori may be small and quiet, she is a core of battle-hardened steel. See them in Pacific Rim.
While Alan Garner is loyal to his new friends, his efforts to help them often do more harm than good. See them in The Hangover.
When push comes to shove, the usually overly cautious Luigi has the heart of a hero. See them in Super Mario Bros..
