Because you like Charlie Bucket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

When dealing with a half-demon partner and a world of violence, Kagome Higurashi has plenty of chances for her true courage to shine. See them in Inuyasha.

Given his ability to wrench street signs from the ground, Shizuo Heiwajima is a useful one to have in dangerous Ikekuburo. See them in Durarara!!.

Jax Teller can be cool or vengeful, calm or wrathful, depending on the situation. See them in Sons of Anarchy.

Kiara Carrera is a hippie socialist who likes sea turtles more than people. See them in Outer Banks.

Belle has ready every storybook in town, and she's slowly realizing that life is no fairytale. See them in Beauty and the Beast.

A resourceful ship systems engineer, Isaac Clarke does his best to batttle the infection spreading across space. See them in Dead Space.

After surviving a CIA mission that was supposed to kill him, ex-military man John Reese bets it all on a chance to redeem himself. See them in Person of Interest.

Though cynical about the world, Shuya Nanahara is caring and protective towards his friends. See them in Battle Royale.

An aloof punk rock goddess, Nana Osaki has a surprisingly big heart. See them in Nana.

When it comes to flattery, manipulation, and politics, Oswald Cobblepot can play with the best of them. See them in Gotham.

Although Jareth seems like he's just a harmless romantic, his powers make him a formidable foe. See them in Labyrinth.

Clementine is a beacon of innocence in a dangerous, deadly world. See them in The Walking Dead (Video Game).