Because you like Alfredo Linguini in Ratatouille

Edward Elric has a quick mind along with a quick temper. See them in Fullmetal Alchemist.

A fight every now and then makes Dante's life a little more interesting. See them in Devil May Cry.

Lyra Belacqua is prone to getting in trouble, but she's also clever enough to get out of it. Most of the time. See them in The Golden Compass.

Jax Teller can be cool or vengeful, calm or wrathful, depending on the situation. See them in Sons of Anarchy.

Quentin has his whole life mapped out. It might sound boring, but he likes boring. See them in Paper Towns.

Stewie Griffin is just your average evil-genius, talking, sociopathic baby. See them in Family Guy.

Southern belle Scarlett O'Hara is a heart-melter who has no problem looking after herself. See them in Gone with the Wind.

Max Fischer is the President of every club who's fighting to save Latin at his school and kiss his teacher. See them in Rushmore.

Adored, honored, and, most of all, feared, Miranda Priestly has the fashion industry in the palm of her hand. See them in The Devil Wears Prada.

This suave con-man doesn't just want to become rich. Danny Ocean wants to rip off the guy who stole his wife in the biggest Vegas con. See them in Ocean's Eleven.

If this slick ad man doesn't like the conversation, he changes it—while drinking and smoking. See them in Mad Men.

Rukia Kuchiki is a cool and collected warrior who has trouble opening up to anyone. See them in Bleach.