Because you like Will Turner in Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of the Black Pearl

From arguing for democracy in the Galactic Senate to pursuing a forbidden romance, Padme Amidala handles danger gracefully. See them in Star Wars Series.

If it were up to her, Merida would spend her days practicing archery and swordfighting, riding her horse, and exploring the Highlands. See them in Brave.

Howard Wolowitz is an engineer whose serious mommy issues somehow haven't dimmed his confidence. See them in The Big Bang Theory.

Leonard "Bones" McCoy is passionate, moral, and ready to stitch you back together. See them in Star Trek.

The biggest lesson from this inspiring teacher? Carpe diem. See them in Dead Poets Society.

His nickname of 'Zero' says a lot about what other people think of him, but he's finally standing up for himself. See them in Holes.

Nick Carraway is the perfect observer: always there for the events, but never too involved. See them in The Great Gatsby.

Newt Scamander is more comfortable with animals than people, even if the animals are super-dangerous magical creatures. See them in Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.

Small and curious, he is a 50-year-old baby of a peculiar green species with unusual abilities. See them in The Mandalorian.

Davos Seaworth is steadfast, intelligent, and trustworthy, which are hard traits to find in a place like Westeros. See them in Game of Thrones.

Mother Gothel is a great mother as long as you never, ever, break the rules. See them in Tangled.