Because you like Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz

A crabby troll, Karkat Vantas is perpetually angry about his lot in life. See them in Homestuck.

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

Known as the "rat king" of Paddy's Pub, bartender Charlie Kelly spends most of his time drinking at his bar instead of serving drinks to customers. See them in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia .

Jin Kazama is a fearsome warrior torn between the darkness and the light. See them in Tekken .

Everyone Barney Stinson knows is getting married or pregnant. But he's just getting more awesome. See them in How I Met Your Mother.

Dimitri Belikov is a stoic vampire guardian who has the reserve, focus, and discipline of a soldier. See them in Vampire Academy .

After surviving a CIA mission that was supposed to kill him, ex-military man John Reese bets it all on a chance to redeem himself. See them in Person of Interest.

A fun-loving jokester, Alistair isn't ready for the responsibilities he faces. See them in Dragon Age Series.