The Everyman

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

Examples

 * 1) Arthur Read (Arthur)
 * 2) Jimmy Hopkins (Bully)
 * 3) Doug Funnie (Doug)
 * 4) Chris Rock (Everybody Hates Chris)
 * 5) Arnold Shortman (Hey Arnold)
 * 6) Hank Hill (King of the Hill)
 * 7) Spider-Man (Marvel Comics)
 * 8) Ned Bigby (Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide)
 * 9) Charlie Brown (Peanuts)
 * 10) Stan Marsh (South Park)
 * 11) Mario (Super Mario Bros.)

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.