Because you like Big Bird in Sesame Street

Protecting Earth from mystical threats and training new members, Ancient One has her hands full with her latest recruit Stephen Strange. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Troy Bolton is a triple threat: singing, dancing, and basketball. See them in High School Musical.

The only constant in Night Vale is Cecil's hypnotic voice. See them in Welcome to Night Vale.

A grumpy tourist trap owner, Grunkle Stan has a few deep secrets. See them in Gravity Falls.

Alex DeLarge likes his favorite milk-based, drug-laced cocktail. It helps him get in the mood for a night of "ultra violence." See them in A Clockwork Orange.

Stoic, cynical, and brilliant, Solid Snake was genetically engineered to be the perfect soldier. See them in Metal Gear Series.

Sydney Novak claims she’s “not special,” but her self-reportedly average life changes quickly once she begins to develop powers she can’t control. See them in I Am Not Okay With This.

Though seemingly caring and calm, this motel owner has a mysterious streak of intensity. See them in Psycho.

Abbi Abrams is the ultimate wingwoman because she wants nothing more than to have a good time for its own sake. See them in Broad City.

Anywhere there's adventure, Jaskier is there to write a catchy song about it. See them in The Witcher.

The brilliant Mona Vanderwaal is proof that undergoing an "extreme makeover" isn't always a good thing. See them in Pretty Little Liars.