Because you like Elaine Vassal in Ally McBeal

Xander Harris' life motto: laugh in the face of danger and then hide until it goes away. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

A no-nonsense pro, Agent K has dedicated his whole life to his job. See them in Men in Black.

Suzaku Kururugi defeats enemies with his flashy but deadly jump kicks. But he's willing to sacrifice himself for peace. See them in Code Geass.

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

Tony Montana makes up for his language barrier with his immense skill at cursing as loud and effectively as humanly possible. See them in Scarface.

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

In Ziva David's world, you grow up fast; you don't have a choice. See them in NCIS.

You wouldn't know it by looking at her, but beneath Sheila Jackson's sweet, motherly exterior lies a sex addict. See them in Shameless.

Crono may not talk, but this time-traveling hero's heart speaks volumes. See them in Chrono Trigger.

Phoebe Halliwell is a bestselling author and martial arts master with power of premonitions. See them in Charmed.

Quentin Coldwater has always suspected there was something different about him, and now he has the chance to prove it. See them in The Magicians.

Kilgrave is a domineering, abusive boyfriend. Then, add in the power of mind control. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.