Because you like Robin Scherbatsky in How I Met Your Mother
Trying to get through school without being a burden to anyone, Tohru Honda stays cheerful despite her difficulties. See them in Fruits Basket.
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.
Kumar Patel is always high, always hungry for sliders. See them in Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle.
Indiana Jones is a swashbuckling archeologist who hates snakes, Nazis, and priceless artifacts falling into the wrong hands. See them in Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Buttercup is a farm girl turned princess who'd do anything to have her old life back. See them in The Princess Bride.
Clary Fray's philosophy: dive into the supernatural underworld first and ask questions later. See them in City of Bones.
Puss In Boots is a suave, honorable ladies man/cat who's not above playing cute to get you to let down your guard. See them in Shrek 2.
The adventurous daughter of Port Royal's governor, Elizabeth Swann would rather conspire with pirates than sit pretty in her corset. See them in Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of the Black Pearl.
After becoming accepted into the group of popular girls, Tracy Freeland has turned from a sweet and reserved teenager into a monster. See them in thirteen.
A deadbeat dad and small-time con-artist, Frank Gallagher gives nothing and yet expects everything. See them in Shameless.
When it comes to Haruko Haruhara, there's more to the pink-haired biker than meets the eye. See them in FLCL.