The Everyman

The everyman is a character that is considered ordinary enough to be relatable to the audience.

Examples

 * 1) Arthur Read
 * 2) Jimmy Hopkins (Bully)
 * 3) Doug Funnie
 * 4) Chris Rock (Everybody Hates Chris)
 * 5) Arnold Shortman
 * 6) Hank Hill (King of the Hill)
 * 7) Spider-Man
 * 8) Ned Bigby (Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide)
 * 9) Charlie Brown
 * 10) Stan Marsh
 * 11) Super Mario
 * 12) SMG4
 * 13) Fera (Fera Animations)
 * 14) Greg Heffley
 * 15) Arthur Dent (The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy)
 * 16) Xander Harris (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
 * 17) Charles Gunn (Angel)
 * 18) Most Doctor Who companions
 * 19) Dwight McCarthy (Sin City)
 * 20) John McClane (Die Hard)

The Overall Reason Why This Trope Rocks
The everyman can be easy for the audience to identify with.

The Only Bad Quality
Some everyman characters can be bland in terms of personality.