Because you like Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm

Gollum is slimy and seething with hatred, the last person you would want to meet in a dark cave. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

After finding a mysterious object in one of the many rooms in her father's mansion, Bulma is inspired to discover its secrets. See them in Dragon Ball.

An alien living in a temple shaped like a giant woman, Pearl enjoys ballet, fencing, and using her magical spear. See them in Steven Universe.

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.

Wei Shen is an undercover cop on a mission for justice (or at least vengeance). See them in Sleeping Dogs.

Dallas Winston is headed down a dangerous, criminal road. See them in The Outsiders.

In love with a daughter of his family's sworn enemies, Romeo Montague must find a way to reconcile his conflicting desires. See them in Romeo & Juliet.

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

The cutest kitty this side of the galaxy, Nepeta Leijon is mischievous, caring, and obsessed with romance. See them in Homestuck.

Liesel Meminger is trying to ease the suffering of those around her, German and Jew alike. See them in The Book Thief.