Because you like Merry Brandybuck in The Lord of the Rings

Randy Marsh is a geologist and Nobel Prize winner who is into binge drinking, starting riots, the Food Network, and P.F. Changs. See them in South Park.

A fight every now and then makes Dante's life a little more interesting. See them in Devil May Cry.

A skating genius, Victor Nikiforov dazzles women and men with a single glance. But deep down he's a cheerful goof. See them in Yuri on Ice.

Applejack's practicality complements her caring nature. She is the loyalest of friends and the most dependable of ponies. See them in My Little Pony.

Effortlessly sexy, calm, and collected, Eric Northman is equally at home ripping off heads and flirting with waitresses. See them in True Blood.

Some say to survive in Underland you need to be as mad as a hatter–which, luckily, he is. See them in Alice in Wonderland.

Orphan Bruce Wayne has a tortured soul, but he's trying his best to weed out corruption. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Basically a giant pillow come to life, Baymax is a medical robot created for the sole purpose of helping people. See them in Big Hero 6.

Given his ability to wrench street signs from the ground, Shizuo Heiwajima is a useful one to have in dangerous Ikekuburo. See them in Durarara!!.

If this slick ad man doesn't like the conversation, he changes it—while drinking and smoking. See them in Mad Men.

Cynicism is his armor and words are his weapons, but what Tyrion Lannister would really like is some nice wine. See them in Game of Thrones.

If you need her, Lisa Simpson will be in her room with her saxophone and a good book. See them in The Simpsons.