Because you like Merry Brandybuck in The Lord of the Rings

Jesse Aarons' frustration can only find outlet in another world. See them in Bridge to Terabithia.

Belle is an adventurous, intelligent fairy tale maiden who strives to see the best in everyone. See them in Once Upon a Time.

Despite the war-torn world around him, Mal Reynolds still holds onto the shred of hope that life can be more than just living another day. See them in Firefly.

A childlike space cadet, Brittany Pierce has a surprisingly open-minded spirit. See them in Glee.

King Schultz is about as color-blind as a man of his era can be. See them in Django Unchained.

Give in to the dark side with vampire Lestat; it's more fun. See them in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles.

There is never a dull moment with Jim Moriarty: expect booze and sing alongs in between all of the homicide. See them in Sherlock.

Sokka is the group's self proclaimed comedian, occasionally he'll even make people laugh! See them in Avatar: The Last Airbender.

A blood-thirsty warrior on the battlefield, Ragnar Lothbrok is a dedicated family-man at home. See them in Vikings.

John Wick is a widowed former Navy Seal who becomes a notoriously effective hitman, killing over 124 people with gunshots alone. See them in John Wick.

Topanga Lawrence has been a put-together intellectual since basically the moment she could talk. See them in Boy Meets World.