Because you like Arwen in The Lord of the Rings

Level-headed Ian Gallagher may be focused on his goals, but he's got a mischievous side too. See them in Shameless.

A hardboiled 1940s detective, Cole Phelps is haunted by his past in World War II. See them in L.A. Noire.

Tonya Harding has been shoved around her whole life. She just wants to feel free. See them in I Tonya.

His murderous megalomania aside, Loki is quite charming. Just don't mention his strapping older brother; he's a tad jealous. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Vivian Ward is a no-nonsense working girl with fairy-tale dreams. See them in Pretty Woman.

Some might call Jess Mariano mysterious. Others just call him moody. See them in Gilmore Girls.

Artemis Fowl understands the way of the world. If he wins, he's a prodigy. If he loses, then he's crazy. That is how history is written. See them in Artemis Fowl.

When a half-breed breaks the rules, John Constantine deports them straight back to hell. He's trying to buy his way into heaven. See them in Constantine.

Big Boss is a disillusioned mercenary commander who wants to create a world for soldiers (and soldiers alone). See them in Metal Gear Series.

Clary Fray's philosophy: dive into the supernatural underworld first and ask questions later. See them in City of Bones.

A crooked cop, Harvey Bullock is the product of a not-so-just criminal justice system. See them in Gotham.

There are rumors that the Spirit was an Egyptian Pharaoh in his past, but without any memories, he doesn't know how true they are. See them in Yu-Gi-Oh! .