Because you like Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings

Courteous, dangerous, and powerful, Kaname Kuran controls an entire court of vampires. Very, very pretty vampires. See them in Vampire Knight.

Keren Walker is a socialite looking to avoid work, keep a constant buzz, and be as snarky as possible. See them in Will & Grace.

With the loyalty and pluckiness of a puppy, Nana Komatsu is a hopeless romantic. See them in Nana.

As an undercover cop, Schmidt is getting to relive high school as a cool kid. See them in 21 Jump Street.

Sam Roth is sensitive, musically gifted, and scarred by his past. See them in Shiver .

Formerly a "sweater-set-wearing, mojito-drinking sorority girl", Paige Collins is now a successful sculptor with slight memory loss. See them in The Vow.

Mikasa Ackerman is a near-perfect soldier who won't break her stone-faced expression whether she's killing foes or protecting loved ones. See them in Attack on Titan.

Konata Izumi has a live-now, worry-later view of the world. See them in Lucky Star.

For Louie C.K., comedy is tough but fatherhood is even tougher. See them in Louie.

Haley Dunphy's interests include shopping, dating, and avoiding homework at all costs. See them in Modern Family.

Titus Andromedon will show you the ropes, help you with your problems, and sing at you constantly, whether you like it or not. See them in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.

Norma Bates may look like a harmless housewife, but don't let that fool you. See them in Bates Motel.