Because you like Henry Chinaski in Barfly
Erlich Bachman is an overconfident wannabe mentor blowing all types of smoke around the tech industry. See them in Silicon Valley.
Mr. Blonde is the undisputed leader of his pack of suited-up outlaws, with a stoic and serious demeanor, and a penchant for bloodshed. See them in Reservoir Dogs.
An undercover DEA agent, Max Payne is too focused on avenging the past to plan for the future. See them in Max Payne.
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.
Simon Belmont is a vampire hunter bravely carrying on the family business. See them in Castlevania.
Don't let his old age fool you, Heihachi Mishima is a ruthless pragmatist who values self-reliance above all else. See them in Tekken .
M. Bison is a diabolical megalomaniac hell-bent on dominating the world. See them in Street Fighter.
Though cynical about the world, Shuya Nanahara is caring and protective towards his friends. See them in Battle Royale.
For Kazuya Mishima, the power of the Devil is now his and his alone. See them in Tekken .
A courageous boy robot, Mega Man is dedicated to achieving everlasting peace. See them in Mega Man.
John Yossarian is trapped in irony as he must be insane to leave the war but if he does try to leave, he'll be deemed sane and will be forced to stay, See them in Catch-22.
Those who stand against this singular super ninja are doomed to fail. See them in Ninja Gaiden.