Because you like Torrance Shipman in Bring It On
Not only could Hellboy avenge your death, he'd also have a sense of humor about it and not let it ruin the rest of his night. See them in Hellboy.
Susan Pevensie is sensible, practical, and fiercely protective of those she loves. See them in The Chronicles of Narnia.
Claire Underwood is scary intimidating, and she knows it. See them in House of Cards.
Baloo is a fun-lovin' bear who just needs the bare necessities of life See them in The Jungle Book.
The fearless bodyguard of Rick Flag, Katana will ruthlessly kill her enemies, trapping their souls in her sword. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Henry Mills is an idealistic young boy with the heart of the truest believer. See them in Once Upon a Time.
Smart, sarcastic, and loyal, Stiles Stilinski doesn't just want to be the sidekick in someone else's life. See them in Teen Wolf.
Offred wisely keeps her head down even as she hopes for more. Unfortunately, hope is dangerous in Gilead. See them in The Handmaid's Tale.
N'Jadaka is a righteous man with a violent agenda. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
People make more sense to the hyper-logical Temperance Brennan after they're dead. See them in Bones.
Sheldon Cooper is brilliant in every way except, well, interacting with any human being. See them in The Big Bang Theory.