Because you like Eli in Let the Right One In

Frodo might have carried the ring, but Samwise Gamgee carried the ring bearer. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

Kazuma Kiryu's legendary strength and exploits have earned him the nickname of Dragon of Dojima. See them in Yakuza.

Few can match this dwarf when it comes to self-confidence. Gimli is as eager for a good time as he is for a fight. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

They say they saved Adam Jensen by turning him into a cyborg, but he's not sure saved is the right word. See them in Deus Ex Series.

Reckless, vulgar, loud-mouthed: that's what makes Amethyst so awesome. See them in Steven Universe.

An opinionated pothead with a passion for conspiracy theories, Steven Hyde is secretly more sensitive than he lets on. See them in That '70s Show.

It turns out breaking open an ancient cursed statue will do funny things to a girl like Enchantress. See them in Suicide Squad.

No one has seen The Mandalorian without his helmet since he swore the creed. See them in The Mandalorian.

Zoe Benson may seem like a shy girl-next-door, but she has the inner fortitude of a powerful witch leader. See them in American Horror Story.

Emma Woodhouse knows what's best for everyone else. Just don't try to tell her what to do. See them in Emma.

A cursed pirate captain, Barbossa is greedy, vengeful, and surprisingly cheeky. See them in Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of the Black Pearl.

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