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Frodo might have carried the ring, but Samwise Gamgee carried the ring bearer. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
Think you grew up fast? At 12, Mathilda is an aspiring assassin eager to avenge her family's murder. See them in Leon: The Professional.
A suave manipulator, Sebastian Valmont is valiantly fighting off a developing conscience. See them in Cruel Intentions.
A legendary warrior with a complicated relationship to the truth, Jaime Lannister is revered and reviled in equal measure See them in Game of Thrones.
Nancy Wheeler is popular but independent, sheltered but gutsy. See them in Stranger Things.
A Vietnam vet, Travis Bickle spends his days driving his taxi and watching porn flicks. See them in Taxi Driver.
It’s usually the good-looking, charismatic, play-by-their-own-rules types that get everyone into trouble, and Tyler Durden is Exhibit A. See them in Fight Club.
Though cynical about the world, Shuya Nanahara is caring and protective towards his friends. See them in Battle Royale.
Anywhere there's adventure, Jaskier is there to write a catchy song about it. See them in The Witcher.
A fearless superhero, Carol Danvers always aims to go higher, further, faster. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Stoic, cynical, and brilliant, Solid Snake was genetically engineered to be the perfect soldier. See them in Metal Gear Series.
Greenpeace? No, this brave eco-terrorist is waging Greenwar. See them in Final Fantasy Series.