Because you like Cyrano De Bergerac in Cyrano de Bergerac

On the outside, Gwen seems meek and calm. But she has an inner core of steel. See them in Merlin.

Gruff and sarcastic, Detective Harry Dresden use unconventional ways to track down perps, including using magic and the supernatural. See them in The Dresden Files.

A no-nonsense pro, Agent K has dedicated his whole life to his job. See them in Men in Black.

Simon Belmont is a vampire hunter bravely carrying on the family business. See them in Castlevania.

Kesuke Miyagi is a karate expert who thinks the best way a scrawny high schooler can learn how to defend himself is by washing every surface in sight. See them in The Karate Kid.

In Ziva David's world, you grow up fast; you don't have a choice. See them in NCIS.

Dolores Umbridge keeps her villainy hidden (albeit poorly) behind a sheen of sugary pink politeness. See them in Harry Potter Series.

There must be quite a lot of fellows who haven't got anybody to bring them tea in the morning. Bertie Wooster is lucky to have his valet, Jeeves. See them in Jeeves and Wooster.

Donna Meagle has a Benz, a fool-proof strategy to pick up men, and the number for R&B star Ginuine's direct line. Enough said. See them in Parks and Recreation.

Khan Noonien Singh is super strong, super smart, and out for revenge. He always seems to be two steps ahead of his enemies. See them in Star Trek Into Darkness.

Tony Mendez is quietly determined and creatively resourceful. See them in Argo.

Javert is an inspector with a single-minded focus: to bring criminals to justice. See them in Les Miserables.