Because you like Merry Brandybuck in The Lord of the Rings

Indiana Jones is a swashbuckling archeologist who hates snakes, Nazis, and priceless artifacts falling into the wrong hands. See them in Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Herion is Mark Renton's favorite drug. He sniffs it, smokes it, swallows it, sticks it up his arse, and injects it into his veins. See them in Trainspotting.

Loyal to his family and associates and distrustful of anyone else, Tony Soprano is a good guy to have on your side. See them in The Sopranos.

Tidus is upbeat, carefree, and desperate not to become his father. See them in Final Fantasy Series.

Sylar's victims are found all over the country, many with their brains removed. See them in Heroes.

While Jay Gatsby doesn't necessarily like to attend his parties, he knows how to throw a world-class bash. See them in The Great Gatsby.

When push comes to shove, the usually overly cautious Luigi has the heart of a hero. See them in Super Mario Bros..

A contemptuous aristocrat, Violet Crawley is unafraid to exert her authority and voice her opinions, no matter how harsh they are. See them in Downton Abbey.

The Ice King is lonely and looking for a princess to sweep him off his feet. See them in Adventure Time.

Shaun is used to being lazy. And now, you're asking him to fight for his life? See them in Shaun of the Dead.

Nick Miller might not have a bank account, but he defintely has a lot of love to give. See them in New Girl.

A powerful mob boss, Vito Corleone is always making offers people can't refuse. See them in The Godfather.