Because you like Ted Mosby in How I Met Your Mother
How is angel Aziraphale supposed to stop the apocalypse when Hell's forces misplaced the Antichrist somewhere? See them in Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch.
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.
Celie Johnson says she's poor, black, and may even be ugly. But dear God she's here. See them in The Color Purple.
A rebellious blue-haired art student, Karou has mysterious connections to a magical world. See them in Daughter of Smoke and Bone .
If you need her, Lisa Simpson will be in her room with her saxophone and a good book. See them in The Simpsons.
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.
Oscar Jarjayes is a sword-swinging, fearless Commander of the Royal Guard who cross-dresses as a man. See them in Rose of Versailles.