Because you like Manuel Calavera in Grim Fandango

Raz is a 10-year-old boy who mostly stays in his own head, which makes sense since that's where he is strongest. See them in Psychonauts.

He's an everyday earthworm turned intergalactic hero. See them in Earthworm Jim.

Red doesn't like to explain herself. She wants her work to do the talking. See them in Transistor.

A hardboiled 1940s detective, Cole Phelps is haunted by his past in World War II. See them in L.A. Noire.

Zeratul is cryptic, mystic, and not to be messed with. See them in StarCraft .

The Kid doesn't talk. He just acts with determination. See them in Bastion.

NiGHTS is a powerful but childlike spirit who hates being told what to do. See them in NiGHTS into Dreams.

An undercover DEA agent, Max Payne is too focused on avenging the past to plan for the future. See them in Max Payne.

Simon Belmont is a vampire hunter bravely carrying on the family business. See them in Castlevania.

Needles Kane says shut up and bleed. See them in Twisted Metal .

Crono may not talk, but this time-traveling hero's heart speaks volumes. See them in Chrono Trigger.

Jim Raynor is a decent man in an indecent universe. See them in StarCraft.