Because you like Maria von Trapp in The Sound of Music

One of seven supernatural babies who was born to a mother who was never pregnant, Ben Hargreeves is trying to save the world from an apocalypse in 8 days. See them in The Umbrella Academy.

Don't underestimate Maggie Greene. She's a farm girl with a mission. See them in The Walking Dead.

Susie Salmon has a big heart, even though it's not beating anymore. See them in The Lovely Bones.

Jax Teller can be cool or vengeful, calm or wrathful, depending on the situation. See them in Sons of Anarchy.

When push comes to shove, the usually overly cautious Luigi has the heart of a hero. See them in Super Mario Bros..

A loyal dinosaur, Yoshi loves both saving the day and chowing down on a good meal. See them in Super Mario Bros..

For Celty Sturluson, it's rather upsetting to be the only headless girl in a city filled with full-bodied humans. See them in Durarara!!.

Trying to get through school without being a burden to anyone, Tohru Honda stays cheerful despite her difficulties. See them in Fruits Basket.

Phoenix Wright is an easygoing defense attorney who is rarely defensive. See them in Ace Attorney Series .

A suave womanizer, Jacob Palmer has turned seduction into a science. See them in Crazy, Stupid Love.

Just call Jeff Lebowski The Dude. Or His Dudeness, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into that whole brevity thing. See them in The Big Lebowski.