Because you like Lisbeth Salander in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Jacob Black is the boy next door who's also the wolf next door. See them in Twilight.

Wei Shen is an undercover cop on a mission for justice (or at least vengeance). See them in Sleeping Dogs.

Simon Belmont is a vampire hunter bravely carrying on the family business. See them in Castlevania.

Larger than life and wealthy beyond measure, Willy Wonka is more than a titan in the sweets industry; he is an arbiter of taste. See them in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Thankfully, Jenna Hamilton has her sense of humor and friends to get her through the endless torture that is high school. See them in Awkward..

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.

Always headed towards adventure, Goku is frequently with a band of loyal companions at his side. See them in Dragon Ball.

Sarah Ashburn lives life by the book and has trouble getting along with anyone who doesn't do the same. See them in The Heat.

Once a loving family man, James Heller is now dark, damaged, and hell-bent on getting revenge. See them in Prototype Series.

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