Because you like Esmeralda in The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Imperator Furiosa is a badass patriarchy toppler. She'll do anything to secure a better, freer future for the women she cares for. See them in Mad Max: Fury Road.

A reformed former outlaw, John Marston doesn't want any trouble, yet somehow trouble always seems to find him. See them in Red Dead Redemption.

Yippee-ki-yay! John McClane doesn't go down without a fight. See them in Die Hard.

The only thing Albert Wesker cares about is turning himself into a God. See them in Resident Evil Series.

Guillermo is the best servant a vampire could ask for. For years now. Not that he's counting. See them in What We Do In The Shadows.

A charismatic and misunderstood FBI agent, Dale Cooper relies on dreams and premonitions to solve cases. See them in Twin Peaks.

Rose Hathaway is a reckless, rebellious smartass who's training to be a royal vampire guardian. See them in Vampire Academy.

There are certain souls the surprisingly sensitive Death would rather not reap. See them in The Book Thief.

Who needs friends when you're the King of Duelists? See them in Yu-Gi-Oh! .

In charge of stocking the office's supply of cigarettes and liquor, Joan Holloway could run the whole company if they would let her. See them in Mad Men.

A bookish know-it-all with a bossy streak, Hermione Granger always stands up for what she believes in. See them in Harry Potter Series.

Kat Stratford is part of the "out" crowd and proud of it. See them in 10 Things I Hate About You.