Because you like Maureen Johnson in Rent

Ellie is more world-weary than most 14-year-olds. You would be too if your world was infested with zombies. See them in The Last of Us.

When he's not working as a detective, Lucifer is driving around in a black convertible or having one-night stands. See them in Lucifer.

Courteous, dangerous, and powerful, Kaname Kuran controls an entire court of vampires. Very, very pretty vampires. See them in Vampire Knight.

Saul Goodman can get just about any lying crook off the hook in court. Well, as long as he can make a buck out of it. See them in Breaking Bad.

Just a hint of human emotion lurks under the enigmatic exterior of Rei Ayanami. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.

With the loyalty and pluckiness of a puppy, Nana Komatsu is a hopeless romantic. See them in Nana.

Though bold and pure of heart, Utena Tenjou has a fairytale vision of the world that can make her oblivious to its darkness. See them in Revolutionary Girl Utena.

Given his ability to wrench street signs from the ground, Shizuo Heiwajima is a useful one to have in dangerous Ikekuburo. See them in Durarara!!.

A contemptuous aristocrat, Violet Crawley is unafraid to exert her authority and voice her opinions, no matter how harsh they are. See them in Downton Abbey.

Velma Dinkley is all about getting results, not taking credit. She is the unsung hero of Mystery Inc. See them in Scooby-Doo.

She's mostly doom and gloom, but you'd get nowhere without Sadness. See them in Inside Out.

Cynicism is his armor and words are his weapons, but what Tyrion Lannister would really like is some nice wine. See them in Game of Thrones.