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Homer Simpson is a beer-loving disaster in charge of nuclear safety in Springfield. Everybody run! See them in The Simpsons.
When the Sorting Hat touched Draco Malfoy's head, it placed him in Slytherin, a house that has turned out more dark wizards than any other. See them in Harry Potter Series.
L is enigmatic, child-like, and one of the smartest people in the world. See them in Death Note.
This wizard is never late, nor is he early. Gandalf arrives precisely when he means to. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
Orphan Bruce Wayne has a tortured soul, but he's trying his best to weed out corruption. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Hawkeye is most comfortable perched above the action, keeping an eye on everything and using a well-timed arrow to save the day. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
When Jessica Jones is not throwing back drinks, she's taking down bad guys with her strength, detective skills, and foul-mouthed insults. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Carl Fredricksen is a crotchety old man who may just have it in him to take one last, great adventure. See them in Up.
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.
Winnie the Pooh is a chubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff. See them in Winnie the Pooh.
Nemo is a small fish in a vast ocean, but he dreams of seeing it all. See them in Finding Nemo.
It doesn't matter how noble or brave he is. Jon Snow is a bastard, and people don't let him forget it. See them in Game of Thrones.