Because you like Dean Moriarty in On the Road

Adults call him troubled and kids call him crazy, but Donnie Darko is too busy following the instructions of a giant bunny rabbit to care. See them in Donnie Darko.

Don't ask Rosa Diaz, a Brooklyn detective, to lighten up. Actually, to be safe, don't ask her to do anything! See them in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

A dedicated hedonist, Jack Harkness appreciates raunchy stories, stiff drinks, and excellent bottoms. See them in Doctor Who.

Donna Pinciotti is strong, independent, and empathetic. No one messes with her. See them in That '70s Show.

The ever-cheerful Tonks can change her appearance at will, but she can't seem to get rid of her clumsiness. See them in Harry Potter Series.

People make more sense to the hyper-logical Temperance Brennan after they're dead. See them in Bones.

Klaus Baudelaire's photographic memory saves the lives of his siblings many times over. See them in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.

Innately shy, Ginny Weasley is growing into a feisty, independent spirit. See them in Harry Potter Series.

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.

Fox McCloud leads a team of pilots through the Lylat System in search of the evil genius Andross, the villain that killed his father. See them in Star Fox.

Tail's smarts and helpful nature come in handy in a pinch. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.

Jasmine dreams of something more than palace life, and she's not afraid to go get it. See them in Aladdin.