Because you like Nyota Uhura in Star Trek

Fox Mulder is a devoted believer in aliens, monsters, and that the truth is out there. See them in The X-Files.

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

A premier member of the leather cat-suit club, Selene can chill you with a stony look, or ice you with her ninja moves. See them in Underworld.

Optimus Prime is a shapeshifting sentient robot leading a team of robots to stop evil from taking over. See them in Transformers.

Anna Karenina doesn't want to be a respectable woman any more. She thinks respect was invented to cover the empty place where love should be. See them in Anna Karenina.

Leone Montana is a fearless hitman with a surprisingly sensitive side. See them in Leon: The Professional.

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

In his transformation from hardened convict to moral paragon, Jean Valjean is the kind of man we should all aspire to be. See them in Les Miserables.

Miles Morales was bitten by a radioactive spider, put on the webbed spandex, and beat up his first bad guy before his voice changed. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Woody is a selfless leader of Andy's toys who likes change less than a snake in his boots. See them in Toy Story.

Shaggy might be a bit of a slacker, but his heart and his stomach are usually in the right place. See them in Scooby-Doo.