Because you like Hellboy in Hellboy
Topanga Lawrence has been a put-together intellectual since basically the moment she could talk. See them in Boy Meets World.
Samantha Jones is a try-sexual who'll try anything once. See them in Sex and the City.
Dolores Umbridge keeps her villainy hidden (albeit poorly) behind a sheen of sugary pink politeness. See them in Harry Potter Series.
Xander Harris' life motto: laugh in the face of danger and then hide until it goes away. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Adults call him troubled and kids call him crazy, but Donnie Darko is too busy following the instructions of a giant bunny rabbit to care. See them in Donnie Darko.
Eleanor puts up a tough front, even when everyone else tries to tear her down. See them in Eleanor and Park .
Though the weight of a secret robs her of her voice, Melinda is nevertheless artistic, intelligent, and empathetic. See them in Speak .
Although Theon Greyjoy is treated well, he's still essentially a hostage. And that isn't so easy for him to forgive. See them in Game of Thrones.
Warm and caring, Kitty Forman acts like a mom towards all of her kids' friends. See them in That '70s Show.
Carolos has perfect hair, a lab coat, and a constant readiness to do science. See them in Welcome to Night Vale.
Call her. Beep her. If anyone's in trouble, Kim Possible is there. See them in Kim Possible.
Misato Katsuragi is never without a beer in her hand or her pet penguin by her side. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.