Because you like Edward Fairfax Rochester in Jane Eyre

Matilda Wormwood is so smart, she taught herself how to be psychic. See them in Matilda.

This cannibalistic villain may be a loner, but Killer Croc doesn't have problems with self-confidence. See them in Suicide Squad.

Despite the war-torn world around him, Mal Reynolds still holds onto the shred of hope that life can be more than just living another day. See them in Firefly.

Extremely violent and loyal, Sandor Clegane is called the Hound for a reason. See them in Game of Thrones.

Though he may be blind, Chirrut Imwe sees the power of the force more than most. See them in Rogue One.

Chuck Bartowski is a sweet, laid-back electronics store/top secret government employee. See them in Chuck.

Anya Jenkins has a real harsh bark to go with her demonic bite. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Ciri had a princess upbringing, and some of the facts of common people's lives are a mystery to her. See them in The Witcher.

Brian Griffin is the most scholarly member of the family—when he's not drunk on martinis. See them in Family Guy.

Belle is an adventurous, intelligent fairy tale maiden who strives to see the best in everyone. See them in Once Upon a Time.

Xander Harris' life motto: laugh in the face of danger and then hide until it goes away. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Leonard Hofstadter is the normal one among his scientist friends, though in fairness that's a low bar. See them in The Big Bang Theory.