Because you like Edmond Dantes in The Count of Monte Cristo

The witty Aku would be an ideal dinner guest, if he weren't a demon. See them in Samurai Jack.

Privileged young Bruce's childhood was nearly perfect. Now, his life is anything but. See them in Gotham.

Liesel Meminger is trying to ease the suffering of those around her, German and Jew alike. See them in The Book Thief.

Ted Logan wants to party on, but if doesn't get an A+ on his history presentation, he'll flunk out and be sent to a military school in Alaska. See them in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure.

M. Bison is a diabolical megalomaniac hell-bent on dominating the world. See them in Street Fighter.

Tail's smarts and helpful nature come in handy in a pinch. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.

Despite the war-torn world around him, Mal Reynolds still holds onto the shred of hope that life can be more than just living another day. See them in Firefly.

Protecting his family's name and its power are more important to Tywin Lannister than anything or anyone. See them in Game of Thrones.

A Silurian lizard woman, Madame Vastra has a penchant for puzzles and interspecies romance. See them in Doctor Who.

Born into luxury, Sybil Crawley wants to find real purpose and meaning in her privileged life. See them in Downton Abbey.

The party never really ends with Penny Lane, a rock-worshipping groupie who is refreshingly self-aware and free-spirited. See them in Almost Famous.

Point the fun-loving Pippin Took towards second breakfast, and he's one happy hobbit. See them in The Lord of the Rings.