Because you like Meredith Grey in Grey's Anatomy

A machete-wielding mass-murderer, Jason Voorhees is a terrifying blank slate. See them in Friday the 13th.

After figuring out how both the light and dark halves of his soul could co-exist, Jak is maturing into a real hero. See them in Jak and Daxter.

Daniel LaRusso is a Jersey kid in L.A. who is learning about karate and life from the mysterious Mr. Miyagi. See them in The Karate Kid.

Gregor Samsa is an ordinary man in an abnormal predicament. See them in The Metamorphosis.

A courageous boy robot, Mega Man is dedicated to achieving everlasting peace. See them in Mega Man.

He's an everyday earthworm turned intergalactic hero. See them in Earthworm Jim.

Sam Weir lives for the simple things in life: watching Saturday Night Live and reading comic books. See them in Freaks and Geeks.

Knuckles the Echidna is a 16-year-old red echidna (aka a spiny anteater) and guardian of the ancient Master Emerald. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.

The Kid doesn't talk. He just acts with determination. See them in Bastion.

Gilderoy Lockhart's biggest idol is himself. See them in Harry Potter Series.

Jail hasn't broken Andy Dufresne's spirit, but will his spirit help break him out of jail? See them in The Shawshank Redemption.

If anyone can stay optimistic and friendly under harsh alien rule, it's Alyx Vance. See them in Half-Life 2.