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

Cyclops shoots lasers out of his eyes, destroying anything in his line of sight. See them in X-Men Series.

Hoban Washburne shows you can be a hotshot space pilot *and* play with dinosaurs. See them in Firefly.

Hank McCoy is a quintessential nerdy scientist but with a few rather unconventional physical attributes. See them in X-Men Series.

Pure charm, flirty and fashionable, Lando Calrissian will make sure to get the job done when necessary. See them in Star Wars Series.

A cruel pirate, Captain Hook still fancies himself a gentleman. See them in Peter Pan.

Protecting Earth from mystical threats and training new members, Ancient One has her hands full with her latest recruit Stephen Strange. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

A devoted butler, Alfred Pennyworth is both a fiercely protective guardian and a lethal gunman. See them in Gotham.

Count Olaf is a traveling actor, except he can't act and his homicidal tendencies make finding work pretty difficult. See them in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.

K-2SO is a blunt and sarcastic reprogrammed Imperial droid who is always up for an adventure. See them in Rogue One.

Charlie Bucket may be down-on-his-luck, but his spirits are always sky high. See them in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Benoit Blanc is Sherlock with Southern charm, and a mysterious benefactor. See them in Knives Out.

His name is Inigo Montoya and whoever killed his father should be prepared to die. See them in The Princess Bride.