Because you like Mr. Gold in Once Upon a Time

Relentlessly cheerful and optimistic, Erin Hannon is an office receptionist. See them in The Office.

Leonard "Bones" McCoy is passionate, moral, and ready to stitch you back together. See them in Star Trek.

Polite and clever, Annie James is not afraid to stir up a little mischief. See them in The Parent Trap.

Raj Koothrappali is an astrophysicist who sees stars when he feebly tries to chat up women. See them in The Big Bang Theory.

Gina Linetti views herself as a sort of life coach/influencer to the rest of the office. She's not so keen on the "work" aspect of her job. See them in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

Small in stature, Clara Oswald has a big appetite for adventure. See them in Doctor Who.

Milo Thatch is an enthusiastic researcher without cynicism. See them in Atlantis: The Lost Empire.

Disgust is a friend who makes sure you stay away from all things gross. See them in Inside Out.

Although Theon Greyjoy is treated well, he's still essentially a hostage. And that isn't so easy for him to forgive. See them in Game of Thrones.

Illiterate and oblivious, Crash Bandicoot is still a hero. See them in Crash Bandicoot.

Mike Wheeler loves Dungeons and Dragons, even after his real life starts imitating the game. See them in Stranger Things.

The biggest lesson from this inspiring teacher? Carpe diem. See them in Dead Poets Society.