Because you like Ishmael in Moby Dick

Big Boss is a disillusioned mercenary commander who wants to create a world for soldiers (and soldiers alone). See them in Metal Gear Series.

A crooked cop, Harvey Bullock is the product of a not-so-just criminal justice system. See them in Gotham.

Rayman is a fearless hero who flies into action with a propeller on his head and a smile on his face. See them in Rayman.

Lloyd Dobler is a kickboxer wearing his heart on his sleeve who would do anything for the woman he loves. See them in Say Anything.

Wheatley's got an endless supply of bad ideas that he wants to share. See them in Portal Series.

Derek Shepherd is a talented and passionate neurosurgeon. Some people call him McDreamy. See them in Grey's Anatomy.

Vengeance is William Wallace’s game. With his father, brother, and wife killed by the English, he slaughters the garrison and sacks cities. See them in Braveheart.

Stuck in space, Ryan Stone will either make it back to Earth and have one hell of a story to tell. Or she will burn into the ether. See them in Gravity.

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

While Fantine's gentleness has led others to take advantage of her, it ultimately forces her to become stronger. See them in Les Miserables.

Columbus can't trust anyone. The first girl he let into his life tried to eat him. See them in Zombieland .

Iris West is a barista and blogger determined to expose a secret. See them in DC Extended Universe.