Because you like Barbossa in Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of the Black Pearl
Small in stature, Clara Oswald has a big appetite for adventure. See them in Doctor Who.
Walter White's knowledge of chemistry allows him to cook astoundingly pure meth, leading to a rapid – albeit tumultuous – rise in the criminal drug world. See them in Breaking Bad.
A ball of cheerful energy, Pinkie Pie is as sweet as her name suggests and lives to bring others joy with laughter and parties. See them in My Little Pony.
Kind and friendly, Rinoa Heartilly is nonetheless an effective freedom fighter. See them in Final Fantasy Series.
Severus Snape is a misanthropic potions teacher with a vindictive streak. See them in Harry Potter Series.
Alex Dunphy's self-reliant intelligence comes with a healthy dash of sarcasm. See them in Modern Family.
Claire Underwood is scary intimidating, and she knows it. See them in House of Cards.
Skye is a pluck hacktivist who tries to use her power for good. Unfortunately, " good" isn't always so clear-cut. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Calling Alicia Florrick a "good wife" is damning this smart, capable, thoughtful woman with too-faint praise. See them in The Good Wife.
For somebody who won't answer questions, the enigmatic C.C. sure asks a lot of them. See them in Code Geass.
A superpowered test subject, Scarlet Witch can manipulate other people's thoughts and force them to confront their worst fears. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.