Because you like Pippin Took in The Lord of the Rings

Princess Fiona is a damsel who doesn't need saving, but she's cursed with an embarrassing secret. See them in Shrek.

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.

This mathematical genius doesn't have time for small talk; Alan Turing needs to break Enigma, the Nazi's cipher machine. See them in The Imitation Game.

Hughie Campbell didn't ask to be a hero, but he's tired of injustice. See them in The Boys.

Turanga Leela is the daughter of two mutants who live in the sewers below New York City. See them in Futurama.

While he might drive colleagues crazy with his antics, Jake Peralta cares about the Nine-Nine more than most things. Including personal hygiene. See them in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

Corpse Bride's dreams were taken from her. But now - now she's stolen them from someone else. See them in Corpse Bride.

Ahape-shifting dog, Jake is the last man's best friend. See them in Adventure Time.

Small in stature, Clara Oswald has a big appetite for adventure. See them in Doctor Who.

Beth March is the glue that holds her family together. See them in Little Women.

A Berlin-based locksmith by day, Wolfgang Bogdanow is a world-class thief by night. He can also see out of other people's eyes, but that's a different issue. See them in Sense8.