Because you like Anya Jenkins in Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Brian Griffin is the most scholarly member of the family—when he's not drunk on martinis. See them in Family Guy.

Leslie Burke is bold, courageous, and imaginative enough to create a world from scratch. See them in Bridge to Terabithia.

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

Some might call Jess Mariano mysterious. Others just call him moody. See them in Gilmore Girls.

In constant agony, Ava Starr will do anything to give up the superpowers that are slowly killing her. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Frederick Frankenstein is an eccentric (O.K., maybe a little insane) professor who is excited to be delving into his family's past. See them in Young Frankenstein.

Extremely violent and loyal, Sandor Clegane is called the Hound for a reason. See them in Game of Thrones.

Marshall Eriksen is a lawyer in love who is enjoying life. See them in How I Met Your Mother.

In charge of stocking the office's supply of cigarettes and liquor, Joan Holloway could run the whole company if they would let her. See them in Mad Men.

Nicholas Angel is super-dedicated to his job as a police officer. Maybe a little too dedicated. See them in Hot Fuzz.