Because you like Marlena Rosenbluth in Water for Elephants

Underneath Fakir's sarcastic exterior is a loyal friend. But his loyalty borders on being possessive of his friends. See them in Princess Tutu.

His murderous megalomania aside, Loki is quite charming. Just don't mention his strapping older brother; he's a tad jealous. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Joel is a hardened, jaded survivor who keeps finding things to fight for. See them in The Last of Us.

Samwell Tarly is a scholar, not a fighter. But that's not good for an aspiring member of the Night's Watch. See them in Game of Thrones.

Franklin "Mouse" Finbar is a jock paying the price for his mistake. See them in Jumanji.

Blaine Anderson is a put-together prep school boy with the voice of an angel. See them in Glee.

Trevor Phillips is an unpredictable maniac who tortures people for no reason. See them in Grand Theft Series.

The last war left his economy devastated, and now Germany is engaged in another war and stuck with two barely trained allies for help. See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.

With his perfectly combed hair and flashy military outfits, France can charm the pants off of anyone—well except his fellow nations, it seems. See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.

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

His superiority complex coupled with his bitter desire for revenge makes Vegeta a formidable foe. See them in Dragon Ball Z.

A fight every now and then makes Dante's life a little more interesting. See them in Devil May Cry.