Because you like Lyra Belacqua in The Golden Compass

Alex Dunphy's self-reliant intelligence comes with a healthy dash of sarcasm. See them in Modern Family.

Reckless, vulgar, loud-mouthed: that's what makes Amethyst so awesome. See them in Steven Universe.

Joey Tribbiani's true passions in life are acting, sandwiches, football, sex, and asking ladies, "how you doing?" See them in Friends.

Jim Halpert is a master at the art of making it through the work day, including participating in an office Olympics. See them in The Office.

Corpse Bride's dreams were taken from her. But now - now she's stolen them from someone else. See them in Corpse Bride.

With an abundant supply of alcohol, nice restaurants, and free will, Crowley is a demon who is thoroughly enjoying his time on Earth. See them in Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch.

A confident celebrity, Allison Hargreeves wasn't quite careful enough about what she wished for. See them in The Umbrella Academy.

Experiment 626 was designed for one thing: to destroy everything he touches. See them in Lilo & Stich.

Stoic, cynical, and brilliant, Solid Snake was genetically engineered to be the perfect soldier. See them in Metal Gear Series.

Paris Geller is a newspaper editor, class president, and headed for Harvard. See them in Gilmore Girls.

Yukiteru is a reclusive observer who would rather watch life go by than participate in it. See them in The Future Diary.