Because you like Princess Fiona in Shrek

Brian Robeson is a true survivor through and through. See them in Hatchet.

For the sake of science, Kurisu Makise will persevere no matter how deep into the dark secrets of the world she finds herself. See them in Steins;Gate.

All of Tate Langdon's obsessions are dangerous. See them in American Horror Story.

Sabriel is smart enough to understand the dangers that await her and brave enough to face them anyway. See them in Abhorsen Series.

It's certainly easier to get great footage of crimes when you can guarantee they'll happen. See them in Nightcrawler.

Fighting for a future without fear? Yeah, Chris Redfield believes it is worth it. See them in Resident Evil Series.

A girl who grew up on stories, Meggie Folchart is as loyal and intrepid as one of her fictional heroines. See them in Inkheart.

A bureaucrat in the Land of the Dead, Manuel Calavera is a jaded, sarcastic loner who just might have a hidden heroic side. See them in Grim Fandango.

Rachel Goldberg is a drama-causing reality TV producer with the power to ruin people's lives at the click of a button. See them in UnREAL.

A wildly brilliant detective, Sherlock Holmes can figure out everything except how to interact with other human beings. See them in Sherlock.

There's no obstacle too great for this charismatic treasure-hunter. See them in Uncharted.

Kumar Patel is always high, always hungry for sliders. See them in Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle.