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Dante Alighieri is a crusader fighting his way to absolution. See them in Dante's Inferno.
Juno MacGuff is hoping sarcasm will get her through the stress of teenage life. And also, teenage pregnancy. See them in Juno.
Although Jareth seems like he's just a harmless romantic, his powers make him a formidable foe. See them in Labyrinth.
As a monster-hunter cursed with supernatural abilities, Geralt of Rivia is a cynic burdened by scruples in an unscrupulous world. See them in The Witcher.
Steve Rogers is a good soldier. But above all, he's a good man. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Thor is Asgardian nobility who is tickled by how us earthlings live. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Daria Morgendorffer is so defensive that she actively works to make people dislike her so that she don't feel bad when they do. See them in Daria.
Hans Landa doesn't seem to have issues with Jews, but he hunts them because he's determined to do his job well. See them in Inglourious Basterds.
Konata Izumi has a live-now, worry-later view of the world. See them in Lucky Star.
Sabrina Spellman is half-witch-half-human, a headstrong and loyal cheerleader with an affinity for spell-making. See them in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
Tina Cohen-Chang is a shy loner who becomes a fierce performer on stage. See them in Glee.
Toby Cavanaugh has trouble avoiding being manipulated. See them in Pretty Little Liars.