Because you like Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings

Nancy Wheeler is popular but independent, sheltered but gutsy. See them in Stranger Things.

Louis de Pointe du Lac is wanting to find a way of living that doesn't make him miserable. See them in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles.

Tail's smarts and helpful nature come in handy in a pinch. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.

Joyce Byers isn't crazy. She's just speaking to her missing son across dimensions using Christmas lights. See them in Stranger Things.

A cocky surgeon, Stephen Strange is learning that magic is more real than he could ever imagine. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

In constant agony, Ava Starr will do anything to give up the superpowers that are slowly killing her. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Lucius Malfoy is a judgmental social climber who has a bigoted superiority complex. See them in Harry Potter Series.

Driven by obsession and anxiety, Monk bravely overcomes, or at least battles, his fears to help the world. See them in Monk.

Donna Carmichael is a free-spirited single mom and gracefully aging hippie. See them in Mamma Mia!.

Jesse Aarons' frustration can only find outlet in another world. See them in Bridge to Terabithia.

Short on book smarts but long on compassion, this high school football player secretly has a soulful side. See them in Glee.