Because you like Cosmo Kramer in Seinfeld
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.
A nurturing, selfless, and level-headed leader, Makoto Tachibana loves looking out for his friends. See them in Free! Iwatobi Swim Club.
You wouldn't know it by looking at her, but beneath Sheila Jackson's sweet, motherly exterior lies a sex addict. See them in Shameless.
A self-professed psychopath, James kills small animals for fun. After getting bored of that, he is ready for an ambitious murder. See them in The End of the F World.
A bloodsucker, Carlisle Cullen is actually more likely to give you a blood infusion. See them in Twilight.
If the benchmark is extraordinary, what do you do if you're not like Vanya Hargreeves? See them in The Umbrella Academy.
Zoe Benson may seem like a shy girl-next-door, but she has the inner fortitude of a powerful witch leader. See them in American Horror Story.
Raven Reyes may be a deliquent, but she's also the youngest zero-gravity mechanic who fixed a 130-year old escape pod to make it through the descent to Earth. See them in The 100.
Tony Stonem is the golden boy of Bristol. Problem is, he knows it. See them in Skins.
Jack Twist is a playful free-spirit, but he isn't afraid to fight for what he wants. See them in Brokeback Mountain.
Jade Jade Harley might not be the best at reading social cues, but her bravery and selflessness means she's a great friend to have. See them in Homestuck.