Because you like Jean Valjean in Les Miserables

As a monster-hunter cursed with supernatural abilities, Geralt of Rivia is a cynic burdened by scruples in an unscrupulous world. See them in The Witcher.

If anyone can stay optimistic and friendly under harsh alien rule, it's Alyx Vance. See them in Half-Life 2.

Elaine Benes is a tough New Yorker who can hang with the guys, and date the ones who are "sponge-worthy." See them in Seinfeld.

Nomi Marks is a brilliant hacker with an open-minded, accepting spirit. See them in Sense8.

Closing off her emotions makes Lightning a great fighter, but at what personal cost? See them in Final Fantasy Series.

Part of an elite team of investigators, Abby Sciuto is the happiest Goth to ever work in law enforcement. See them in NCIS.

The poster child for relentless cheer and resilience, Kimmy Schmidt may be an abuse survivor but she's also a lover of dancing and karaoke, candy, and dolphins. See them in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.

White Witch's heart is as frozen as the land she rules. See them in The Chronicles of Narnia.

Jenko was top dog in high school. Now he's bottom of the pack in the police academy. See them in 21 Jump Street.

There's more to this sweet, caring landlady than meets the eye. See them in Sherlock.

Keren Walker is a socialite looking to avoid work, keep a constant buzz, and be as snarky as possible. See them in Will & Grace.

Teddy Sanders loves his frat brothers so much he might never leave school. See them in Neighbors.