Because you like Marcus Fenix in Gears of War
Intelligent and compassionate, Hazel Lancaster would rather face things, even bad things, than sugarcoat the truth. See them in The Fault in Our Stars.
Buttercup is a farm girl turned princess who'd do anything to have her old life back. See them in The Princess Bride.
Mrs. Lovett is the proud purveyor of the worst, and most grisly, pies in London. See them in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
George Costanza is short, stocky, bald, neurotic, and the self-proclaimed "king of the idiots." See them in Seinfeld.
Wheatley's got an endless supply of bad ideas that he wants to share. See them in Portal Series.
Philip J. Fry accidentally cryogenically froze himself for a millennium. See them in Futurama.
The cutest kitty this side of the galaxy, Nepeta Leijon is mischievous, caring, and obsessed with romance. See them in Homestuck.
Mr. Fox will never truly be happy without a dead chicken between his chompers. See them in Fantastic Mr. Fox.
Catwoman might be slightly unhinged, but you can't say this feline villainess isn't confident. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Given his ability to wrench street signs from the ground, Shizuo Heiwajima is a useful one to have in dangerous Ikekuburo. See them in Durarara!!.
Cosette is an idealistic woman whose innocence stands in contrast to her harsh childhood. See them in Les Miserables.
Buddy Pine is an unhinged superfan of superheroes using technology to take down his idols. See them in The Incredibles.