Because you like Merry Brandybuck in The Lord of the Rings

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.

Where Ash comes from, food and shelter pay for themselves. Even as a penniless vagrant, he is able to pursue his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master See them in Pokemon.

Yuri Plisetsky's a hotheaded punk off the ice, incredible artist on it. See them in Yuri on Ice.

Charismatic, sociopathic, and dramatic, Charlie Bronson wants nothing more than to be famous. See them in Bronson.

Nemo is a small fish in a vast ocean, but he dreams of seeing it all. See them in Finding Nemo.

A 100-plus-year-old who looks like a dreamy teenager, Edward Cullen warns girls to avoid him, which makes them want him even more. See them in Twilight.

Tom Hansen is a full-fledged romantic impatiently waiting for his love story. See them in (500) Days of Summer.

If it means fulfilling her ambitions, Satsuki Kiryuin will show neither shame nor hesitation. See them in Kill la Kill.

Good fashion? Check. Snarky quips? Check. Supernatural evil-fighting powers? Also check. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Veronica Mars is a sarcastic private eye whose biggest mission is surviving high school. See them in Veronica Mars.