Because you like Leslie Burke in Bridge to Terabithia
Indiana Jones is a swashbuckling archeologist who hates snakes, Nazis, and priceless artifacts falling into the wrong hands. See them in Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Just call Jeff Lebowski The Dude. Or His Dudeness, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into that whole brevity thing. See them in The Big Lebowski.
Hiccup Haddock III may be the only Viking nerd in recorded history. See them in How to Train Your Dragon.
Edward Kenway can be reckless and greedy, but he's learning that his ancient ancestry carries a noble burden. See them in Assassin's Creed Series.
A tough tomboy with a protective streak, Maximum Ride is a human-bird hybrid. See them in Maximum Ride.
If Yuri Katsuki can boost his confidence, he will win over the crowds with his artistry. See them in Yuri on Ice.
Rose Hathaway is a reckless, rebellious smartass who's training to be a royal vampire guardian. See them in Vampire Academy.
The son of Death has an obsession with perfection and symmetry. See them in Soul Eater.
Aragorn is the one true king, a title he is too humble to accept. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
Beware! Anton Chigurh carries a coin with him, which he forces his victims to flip to decide whether they will live or die. See them in No Country for Old Men.
China has five thousand years of history, and he's optimistic he'll win over the Allied Powers to the wisdom of his ways. See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.