Because you like Stanley Yelnats in Holes

Stuck somewhere between life and death, Talion is motivated by one thing only: vengeance. See them in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor.

Satine cynically gives up on love so she can advance her singing career. But she meets a dreamer who reminds her there's more to life than ambition. See them in Moulin Rouge.

A bureaucrat in the Land of the Dead, Manuel Calavera is a jaded, sarcastic loner who just might have a hidden heroic side. See them in Grim Fandango.

If you need her, Lisa Simpson will be in her room with her saxophone and a good book. See them in The Simpsons.

An undercover DEA agent, Max Payne is too focused on avenging the past to plan for the future. See them in Max Payne.

Most of the world has been wiped out from The Beast. And when The Beast comes, Cole MacGrath will be ready. See them in inFAMOUS.

Neal Cassidy is a charming former thief with a heroic side. See them in Once Upon a Time.

Although life in a post-apocalyptic world is far from easy, Julie Grigio maintains her sense of humor. See them in Warm Bodies.

His name is Inigo Montoya and whoever killed his father should be prepared to die. See them in The Princess Bride.

Aiden Pearce is a hacker who knows how dangerous the world can be, both online and off. See them in Watch Dogs.