Because you like Ford Prefect in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Frank West enjoys the adventure that comes from his work. But a zombie outbreak might be a little too much even for him. See them in Dead Rising.

Let's just say Sheldon Oberon is having an out-of-body experience like no other. See them in Jumanji.

Turanga Leela is the daughter of two mutants who live in the sewers below New York City. See them in Futurama.

Kyle Broflovski is an motional fourth-grader who plays Guitar Hero, speaks Pig Latin, and fights with his "Fat Ass" friend Cartman. See them in South Park.

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

Christine Daae has been secretely taking lessons from a phantom musician. It sounded less creepy in her head. See them in The Phantom of the Opera.

Leone Montana is a fearless hitman with a surprisingly sensitive side. See them in Leon: The Professional.

A Haddock always has a trick up his sleeve! Tintin is lucky to have Captain Haddock as a companion to search for hidden treasure on an adventure around the world. See them in The Adventures of Tintin.

Anywhere there's adventure, Jaskier is there to write a catchy song about it. See them in The Witcher.

Donna is boisterous and spunky traveller of the TARDIS, exploring worlds beyond the simple mundane enterprises of Earth. See them in Doctor Who.

Twisted and seemingly soulless, Bellatrix Lestrange finds joy in making others suffer. See them in Harry Potter Series.

Freelance writer Diane is dating a dog and writing a memoir of a horse. See them in Bojack Horseman.