Because you like Jessica Rabbit in Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Often on the verge of a nervous breakdown, Annie Edison nevertheless manages to be the brain of the Greendale study group. See them in Community.

V is a violent anarchist with literally nothing left to lose. But, he might have a point. See them in V for Vendetta.

Izzie Stevens is a model-turned-med student who can do it all, even if people underestimate her. See them in Grey's Anatomy.

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

Lyra Belacqua is prone to getting in trouble, but she's also clever enough to get out of it. Most of the time. See them in The Golden Compass.

With an A.I. as loyal and witty as Cortana, who needs humans? See them in Halo.

When it comes to Haruko Haruhara, there's more to the pink-haired biker than meets the eye. See them in FLCL.

Fiery, intelligent, and opinionated, Jo March rebels against the restrictions of her era. See them in Little Women.

Dr. Gordon Freeman is a brilliant physicist is a quiet hero. And given all the violent aliens, he better be. See them in Half-Life.

April Ludgate doesn't like sunshine. She's more of a blood and guts kinda girl. See them in Parks and Recreation.

Rory Williams is a caring companion whose specialty is looking after others. See them in Doctor Who.

Kathy is a natural caretaker who strives to find hope in even the darkest of times. See them in Never Let Me Go.