Because you like Stanley Yelnats in Holes

Always headed towards adventure, Goku is frequently with a band of loyal companions at his side. See them in Dragon Ball.

Ezio Auditore Da Firenze is a little short-tempered, a lot fun-loving. See them in Assassin's Creed Series.

A reformed former outlaw, John Marston doesn't want any trouble, yet somehow trouble always seems to find him. See them in Red Dead Redemption.

Columbus can't trust anyone. The first girl he let into his life tried to eat him. See them in Zombieland .

There are men who embrace destiny and do not show their fear. These are the ones that change the world forever. See them in Dragon Age Series.

Imperator Furiosa is a badass patriarchy toppler. She'll do anything to secure a better, freer future for the women she cares for. See them in Mad Max: Fury Road.

John Locke is an eerily calm, confident believer in the magic of the island that gave him his legs back. See them in Lost.

Frank N. Furter is just a sweet transvestite with some not-so-sweet plans. See them in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Sookie Stackhouse is a waitress who can read minds and break hearts. See them in True Blood.

Just call Jeff Lebowski The Dude. Or His Dudeness, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into that whole brevity thing. See them in The Big Lebowski.

CIA operative Carrie Mathison is on a self-assigned mission to follow a lead, whether it be the truth or just her delusions playing tricks. See them in Homeland.