Because you like Jean-Baptiste Grenouille in Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

As the White House Press Secretary, C. J. Cregg is a master of verbal karate and the best damn basketball player in Ohio Valley history. See them in The West Wing.

Tina Cohen-Chang is a shy loner who becomes a fierce performer on stage. See them in Glee.

Buttercup is a farm girl turned princess who'd do anything to have her old life back. See them in The Princess Bride.

Nozomu's name translates to despair, which is fitting for him. See them in Sayonara, Zetsubo Sensei.

Not only could Hellboy avenge your death, he'd also have a sense of humor about it and not let it ruin the rest of his night. See them in Hellboy.

Blunt, petty, neurotic, Larry David can never live and let live. See them in Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Despite the undeniably awful turn her life has taken, Rachel handles herself with remarkable grace. See them in Me and Earl and the Dying Girl .

Vash might act like a carefree, peace-loving goof, but it's not wise to underestimate this "Humanoid Typhoon." See them in Trigun.

In his heart, this student rebel is more of a lover than a fighter. See them in Les Miserables.

Larger than life and wealthy beyond measure, Willy Wonka is more than a titan in the sweets industry; he is an arbiter of taste. See them in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

It's hard enough fighting a war. But it's worse for Commander Shepard, knowing no matter how hard you try, you can't save them all. See them in Mass Effect.