Because you like Edmond Dantes in The Count of Monte Cristo

England may cultivate the image of a well-bred gentleman, but he has both the temper and mouth of a seasoned sailor. See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.

Xander Harris' life motto: laugh in the face of danger and then hide until it goes away. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Greg Lestrade is gruff, loyal, and quietly competent. See them in Sherlock.

Margaery Tyrell is one of the most adept and charming liars there is. See them in Game of Thrones.

It turns out Dracula's son Alucard has some pretty severe daddy issues. See them in Castlevania.

Protecting Earth from mystical threats and training new members, Ancient One has her hands full with her latest recruit Stephen Strange. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Christine Daae has been secretely taking lessons from a phantom musician. It sounded less creepy in her head. See them in The Phantom of the Opera.

Beth March is the glue that holds her family together. See them in Little Women.

This android may not have emotions, but Lt. Commander Data's curiosity about humanity is endless. See them in Star Trek: The Next Generation.

From secret organizations to alien attacks, Kyon's life has been one weird, unexplainable thing happening after another. See them in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.

Leone Montana is a fearless hitman with a surprisingly sensitive side. See them in Leon: The Professional.

Undercover as an average high school student, Kallen Stadtfeld is actually most at ease when the action's fast, furious, and dangerous. See them in Code Geass.