Because you like Lyra Belacqua in The Golden Compass

A cursed pirate captain, Barbossa is greedy, vengeful, and surprisingly cheeky. See them in Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of the Black Pearl.

Jail hasn't broken Andy Dufresne's spirit, but will his spirit help break him out of jail? See them in The Shawshank Redemption.

Aerith Gainsborough has lived a simple life, but when the world is threatened she's willing to step up and do whatever she can to help. See them in Final Fantasy Series.

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..

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

Amy March blends her naturally artistic spirit with a sense of practicality. See them in Little Women.

A dedicated hedonist, Jack Harkness appreciates raunchy stories, stiff drinks, and excellent bottoms. See them in Doctor Who.

Though bold and pure of heart, Utena Tenjou has a fairytale vision of the world that can make her oblivious to its darkness. See them in Revolutionary Girl Utena.

A super-soldier, Master Chief might be more machine than man. And for humanity's sake, thank God. See them in Halo.

A nurturing, selfless, and level-headed leader, Makoto Tachibana loves looking out for his friends. See them in Free! Iwatobi Swim Club.

Be careful around Marie Laveau. There's no one more vengeful than a double-crossed voodoo queen. See them in American Horror Story.