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Indiana Jones is a swashbuckling archeologist who hates snakes, Nazis, and priceless artifacts falling into the wrong hands. See them in Raiders of the Lost Ark.
It's certainly easier to get great footage of crimes when you can guarantee they'll happen. See them in Nightcrawler.
Tiffany Doggett is usually a nice, good Christian. Just don't get her riled up! See them in Orange Is The New Black.
Lyra Belacqua is prone to getting in trouble, but she's also clever enough to get out of it. Most of the time. See them in The Golden Compass.
Severus Snape is a misanthropic potions teacher with a vindictive streak. See them in Harry Potter Series.
When it comes to flattery, manipulation, and politics, Oswald Cobblepot can play with the best of them. See them in Gotham.
Rory Gilmore usually can be found with her nose in a book and coffee in hand, talking with her mom as quickly as the words can spill out. See them in Gilmore Girls.
Light Yagami has a plan to make a better world, and morals won't stop him. See them in Death Note.
A powerful priestess, Melisandre is shrouded in mystery and lots of red. See them in Game of Thrones.
Edward Elric has a quick mind along with a quick temper. See them in Fullmetal Alchemist.
When Rin Matsuoka is not swimming, he mostly spends his time brooding or listening to angry Dubstep. See them in Free! Iwatobi Swim Club.
