Because you like Granny Weatherwax in Discworld

Though she has the normal insecurities of a 15-year-old, Aurora is both courageous and empathetic. See them in Maleficent.

Victor Frankenstein can create life, so he's pretty awesome if he says so himself. See them in Frankenstein.

Part archaeologist, part philosopher, part politician, Jean-Luc Picard is an unashamed intellectual who runs a tight ship. See them in Star Trek: The Next Generation.

A powerful priestess, Melisandre is shrouded in mystery and lots of red. See them in Game of Thrones.

A champion of chivalry, Don Quixote is dutifully bringing good to the world—even when others think he's out of his mind. See them in Don Quixote.

Johannes Betzler is an overwhelmed little boy caught up in deeply confusing times. See them in Jojo Rabbit.

Lady Macbeth takes being a powerful woman to a whole other level. See them in Macbeth.

Blunt but anxious, Gretchen Ross bonds most easily with those who have lived tough lives like she has. See them in Donnie Darko.

Logan Huntzberger is a daredevil, romantic, and heir to a media empire. See them in Gilmore Girls.

No one has seen The Mandalorian without his helmet since he swore the creed. See them in The Mandalorian.

Although Thomas Sharpe is an English baronet, he doesn't have a Shilling to his name. He's in America to sell his invention and marry rich. See them in Crimson Peak.

Lazy and cynical‚ Bernard Black is the ultimate curmudgeon. See them in Black Books.