Because you like Twilight Sparkle in My Little Pony

Chris Miles has run out of cash, luck, and drugs. See them in Skins.

A former high school outcast, Rebecca Doppelmeyer is tentatively shaking off her misanthropic personality. See them in Ghost World.

A great galactic bounty hunter, Samus Aran is not as good at expressing emotions. See them in Metroid.

The biggest nerd in high school, Bill Haverchuck is the biggest target for bullies. See them in Freaks and Geeks.

Lux Lisbon's flirtatious manner attracts a lot of male attention. She relishes the power that her sexuality grants her. See them in The Virgin Suicides.

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

If anyone can stay optimistic and friendly under harsh alien rule, it's Alyx Vance. See them in Half-Life 2.

Scott Pilgrim's superhero suit is just a video game t-shirt and sweatbands. But this slacker is brave enough to fight all his girlfriend's evil exes. See them in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.

Simon Belmont is a vampire hunter bravely carrying on the family business. See them in Castlevania.

Veronica Sawyer thinks that if you were happy every day of your life you wouldn't be a human being, you'd be a game-show host. See them in Heathers.

Kayla Day is externally shy, but internally spirited Gucci! See them in Eighth Grade.

A few millennia in the mortal realm have caused DEATH to be quite enamored of life. See them in Discworld.