Because you like Merry Brandybuck in The Lord of the Rings

Aslan represents everything good and just, he's just not super reliable. See them in The Chronicles of Narnia.

This elf loves smiling, eating sugar, and spreading Christmas cheer. And no matter what, Buddy always sees the best in people. See them in Elf.

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

Honest, true, and just, Ned Stark is a good man. Unfortunately, those traits are not assets in Westerosi politics. See them in Game of Thrones.

Nothing inspires dread like the mysterious, masked Man in Black. But what's he hiding? See them in The Princess Bride.

Joe West is overprotective and secretive when his children are involved. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Javert is an inspector with a single-minded focus: to bring criminals to justice. See them in Les Miserables.

Cosette is an idealistic woman whose innocence stands in contrast to her harsh childhood. See them in Les Miserables.

Darcy Lewis is a razor-sharp scientist studying things that science can't explain. See them in Thor.

A man of the court, Lord Varys knows how to manipulate it better than anyone. See them in Game of Thrones.

In his heart, this student rebel is more of a lover than a fighter. See them in Les Miserables.