Because you like Fantine in Les Miserables

Joel is a hardened, jaded survivor who keeps finding things to fight for. See them in The Last of Us.

Kumar Patel is always high, always hungry for sliders. See them in Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle.

Amy Santiago likes following the rules a little too much. See them in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

In constant agony, Ava Starr will do anything to give up the superpowers that are slowly killing her. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

A vain and arrogant womanizer, Roy Mustang has hidden depths. See them in Fullmetal Alchemist.

Count Olaf is a traveling actor, except he can't act and his homicidal tendencies make finding work pretty difficult. See them in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.

A gentle alchemist who is soul-bound to a giant suit of armor, Alphonse Elric is growing into the responsibility handed to him. See them in Fullmetal Alchemist.

Donna Meagle has a Benz, a fool-proof strategy to pick up men, and the number for R&B star Ginuine's direct line. Enough said. See them in Parks and Recreation.

Basil Hallward is dominated, soul, brain, and power by Dorian. See them in Dorian Gray.

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