Because you like Charlotte in Lost in Translation

R2-D2 has been in the galaxy saving business for decades. Not bad for somebody whose vocabulary is limited to "beep-boop." See them in Star Wars Series.

The Kid doesn't talk. He just acts with determination. See them in Bastion.

He's an everyday earthworm turned intergalactic hero. See them in Earthworm Jim.

Khan Noonien Singh is super strong, super smart, and out for revenge. He always seems to be two steps ahead of his enemies. See them in Star Trek Into Darkness.

For Vada Sultenfuss, it's hard to embrace growing up when you're obsessed with death. See them in My Girl.

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

Judge Dredd is less a man and more a living manifestation of justice. See them in Dredd.

While Jay Gatsby doesn't necessarily like to attend his parties, he knows how to throw a world-class bash. See them in The Great Gatsby.

Konata Izumi has a live-now, worry-later view of the world. See them in Lucky Star.

Wei Shen is an undercover cop on a mission for justice (or at least vengeance). See them in Sleeping Dogs.

Red doesn't like to explain herself. She wants her work to do the talking. See them in Transistor.

Merlin is half awkward teenager, half super-powerful wizard. He serves Prince Arthur of Camelot during the day and illegally learns magic at night. See them in Merlin.