You're thinking of Master Chief or Gordon Freeman, at least initially. All of these characters end up having massive backstory and personality after being loved characters for decades.
The best example you have is "Commander Shepard", which literally can't be isolated down, because the story arc of this character is too divergent per person.
You're thinking of Master Chief or Gordon Freeman, at least initially. All of these characters end up having massive backstory and personality after being loved characters for decades.
The best example you have is "Commander Shepard", which literally can't be isolated down, because the story arc of this character is too divergent per person.