Because you like Paulie Bleeker in Juno

An escaped convict on a mission, Sirius Black is brooding, brave, and reckless. See them in Harry Potter Series.

Stoic, cynical, and independent, Homura Akemi is an alluring enigma. See them in Puella Magi Madoka Magica.

People think that because Tris is small, or a girl, or a Stiff, she can't possibly be cruel. But they're wrong. See them in Divergent.

Good fashion? Check. Snarky quips? Check. Supernatural evil-fighting powers? Also check. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

His elfin self-confidence can border on pretension, but Legolas Greenleaf is a fearsome fighter and a loyal friend. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

Stewie Griffin is just your average evil-genius, talking, sociopathic baby. See them in Family Guy.

Daring on a bike but haunted in his personal life, even Johnny Blaze isn't fast enough to outride his past. See them in Ghost Rider.

Cutting ties with her con-artist friends, Sarah Manning is creating a better life for her daughter by taking on the identity of the deceased Beth. See them in Orphan Black.

For Sly Cooper, stealing isn't just about the haul. It's also about the journey. See them in Sly Cooper.

People make more sense to the hyper-logical Temperance Brennan after they're dead. See them in Bones.

Miss Havisham is the creepiest old rich lady in town. See them in Great Expectations.

An opportunistic fugitive-turned-bounty-hunter, Faye Valentine uses both grit and her good looks to get ahead. See them in Cowboy Bebop.