Because you like Violet Baudelaire in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

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JJ Mayfair is a loyal friend, but reckless behavior and a drug habit make relationships rocky. See them in Outer Banks.

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.

Where Ash comes from, food and shelter pay for themselves. Even as a penniless vagrant, he is able to pursue his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master See them in Pokemon.

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

He's the great Black Star, and he's come to assassinate you. See them in Soul Eater.

Regina George is teen royalty. And anything the queen bee says, goes. See them in Mean Girls.

Albus Dumbledore oversees the most unsafe school in recorded history, with Dementors and giant arachnids run amok. See them in Harry Potter Series.

An aloof punk rock goddess, Nana Osaki has a surprisingly big heart. See them in Nana.

Jason Bourne is suffering amnesia, but considering what he's done as a CIA assassin, maybe that's for the best. See them in The Bourne Identity.

For Louie C.K., comedy is tough but fatherhood is even tougher. See them in Louie.

When dealing with a half-demon partner and a world of violence, Kagome Higurashi has plenty of chances for her true courage to shine. See them in Inuyasha.