Because you like Ash Ketchum in Pokemon

Tifa Lockhart is part mother hen, part martial arts bad-ass. See them in Final Fantasy Series.

Sam Montgomery works hard, but her evil stepmother makes sure her efforts don't pay off. See them in A Cinderella Story.

Not only will attorney Matt Murdock get you off the hook, but his alter ego Daredevil might also swing by later and rough up whoever put you there. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Eugene H. Krabs is a greedy restaurant owner who won't let a dime out of the reach of his claws. See them in SpongeBob SquarePants.

Victor Frankenstein can create life, so he's pretty awesome if he says so himself. See them in Frankenstein.

As a doctor-in-training, John Dorian should have his head in the game. But most of the time, it's in the clouds. See them in Scrubs.

Mike Hannigan is a lawyer-turned-pianist who loves to tap into his kooky side. See them in Friends.

His name is Inigo Montoya and whoever killed his father should be prepared to die. See them in The Princess Bride.

Don't worry about this forensic scientist offing you unless you're a serial killer yourself. (You're not, right? Just checking.) See them in Dexter.

Mike Wheeler loves Dungeons and Dragons, even after his real life starts imitating the game. See them in Stranger Things.

Merry Brandybuck is a troublemaking hobbit with a brave streak that some might call foolhardy. See them in The Lord of the Rings.