Because you like Frank West in Dead Rising

A crabby troll, Karkat Vantas is perpetually angry about his lot in life. See them in Homestuck.

Frodo might have carried the ring, but Samwise Gamgee carried the ring bearer. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

Rupert Giles is a librarian on the outside, fearless evil-fighter on the inside. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

For Vada Sultenfuss, it's hard to embrace growing up when you're obsessed with death. See them in My Girl.

While Fantine's gentleness has led others to take advantage of her, it ultimately forces her to become stronger. See them in Les Miserables.

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 .

Kathryn Merteuil may be a vain sociopath, but you won't be able to look away. See them in Cruel Intentions.

Maurice Moss is a dedicated IT guy who even talks like a computer. See them in The IT Crowd.

The seasoned detectives in River Heights have got nothing on amateur sleuth Nancy Drew. See them in Nancy Drew.

Gloria Delgado-Pritchett's big personality is rivaled only by her big heart. Wait, did we mention she's gorgeous? See them in Modern Family.

Ariel knows there's a whole other world above the sea, but exploring it comes at a big price. See them in The Little Mermaid.

Nozomu's name translates to despair, which is fitting for him. See them in Sayonara, Zetsubo Sensei.