Because you like Gimli in The Lord of the Rings

The star of every school production since kindergarten and the most popular girl of East High, Sharpay Evans usually gets her way. See them in High School Musical.

Tracy Turnblad's got rhythm, and she's determined to share her dance moves with the world. See them in Hairspray.

Juliet Starling is a cheerleader by day, gleefully unhinged zombie killer by night. See them in Lollipop Chainsaw.

Nozomu's name translates to despair, which is fitting for him. See them in Sayonara, Zetsubo Sensei.

Leslie Knope can accomplish anything, literally anything, with a little grit and help from her office. See them in Parks and Recreation.

The quiet, intense Daryl Dixon lets his crossbow do the talking. See them in The Walking Dead.

Dory is more than a little forgetful, but she'll always remember to have your back. See them in Finding Nemo.

Dipper Pines is investigating a truly strange town during the world's wildest summer vacation. See them in Gravity Falls.

Trying to get through school without being a burden to anyone, Tohru Honda stays cheerful despite her difficulties. See them in Fruits Basket.

Hawkeye Pierce is a Devil-may-care Army doc who'd have the Devil laughing and drinking in five minutes flat. See them in M*A*S*H.

Char is always thinking two or three steps ahead of the enemy. See them in Mobile Suit Gundam Series.

Homer Simpson is a beer-loving disaster in charge of nuclear safety in Springfield. Everybody run! See them in The Simpsons.