Because you like Lyra Belacqua in The Golden Compass

Smart and sensitive Sam Winchester tried to escape the family business, but ghosts have a way of haunting you. See them in Supernatural.

Oscar Jarjayes is a sword-swinging, fearless Commander of the Royal Guard who cross-dresses as a man. See them in Rose of Versailles.

Alex Russo desperately wants to keep her magic – after all, things are so much easier when you can just wave a wand. See them in Wizards of Waverly Place.

Marshall Eriksen is a lawyer in love who is enjoying life. See them in How I Met Your Mother.

Hughie Campbell didn't ask to be a hero, but he's tired of injustice. See them in The Boys.

Just because he rules Hades, doesn't mean he can't be fun! See them in Hercules.

He may be one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, but War still maintains a strong sense of honor. See them in Darksiders Series.

Louis de Pointe du Lac is wanting to find a way of living that doesn't make him miserable. See them in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles.

Bumbling, jolly, and loyal, Rubeus Hagrid has the uncanny ability to make the best of a bad situation. See them in Harry Potter Series.

Equal parts funny and neurotic, Cory Matthews has a warm and generous spirit. See them in Boy Meets World.

Morticia Addams hates anything bright and cheery and loves all things ghoulish, ghastly, and violent. See them in The Addams Family.

Lily Aldrin is a flaky but supportive kindergarten teacher and painter. See them in How I Met Your Mother.