Because you like Ted Mosby in How I Met Your Mother

A secret smoker, Margot Tenenbaum has plenty more secrets where that came from. See them in The Royal Tenenbaums.

There's nothing like discovering dear old dad is a serial killer to send you into an (understandable) funk. See them in Hannibal.

If you need her, Lisa Simpson will be in her room with her saxophone and a good book. See them in The Simpsons.

Oscar Jarjayes is a sword-swinging, fearless Commander of the Royal Guard who cross-dresses as a man. See them in Rose of Versailles.

Never shy about sharing what she thinks, Beatrice loves to make smart remarks and keep men on their toes. See them in Much Ado About Nothing.

Whatever Sakura Haruno lacks in power, she makes up for in intelligence and bravery. See them in Naruto.

Stranded on Mars, Mark Watney is armed with quick wits, an electronic diary, disco music, and an undying resolve to make it back. See them in The Martian.

Yippee-ki-yay! John McClane doesn't go down without a fight. See them in Die Hard.

Django was once a slave. Now that he has a taste of freedom, he understandably wants a full meal. See them in Django Unchained.

Helpful and courageous, Kirby is a playful, fun-loving little guy. See them in Kirby.

Despite the undeniably awful turn her life has taken, Rachel handles herself with remarkable grace. See them in Me and Earl and the Dying Girl .

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