Because you like Nyota Uhura in Star Trek

Driven by guilt and rage, Kratos is less a man and more an unstoppable avatar of anger and hate. See them in God of War.

There are rumors that the Spirit was an Egyptian Pharaoh in his past, but without any memories, he doesn't know how true they are. See them in Yu-Gi-Oh! .

Alex Russo desperately wants to keep her magic – after all, things are so much easier when you can just wave a wand. See them in Wizards of Waverly Place.

Taystee Jefferson is always down for a laugh and to help a friend out. See them in Orange Is The New Black.

Winn Schott is just your friendly neighborhood superhero support system. See them in Supergirl.

A bureaucrat in the Land of the Dead, Manuel Calavera is a jaded, sarcastic loner who just might have a hidden heroic side. See them in Grim Fandango.

The self-proclaimed "only guilty man in Shawshank prison" has wisdom to share, such as the best way to smuggle a Rita Hayworth poster into a Maine prison. See them in The Shawshank Redemption.

Cat Grant gets what she wants: a piping hot latte or an interview with Supergirl. See them in Supergirl.

Even the smallest person can change the course of the world, if he's brave enough. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

Buttercup is a farm girl turned princess who'd do anything to have her old life back. See them in The Princess Bride.

Wanting more out of life, Pam Beesly has a job she isn't crazy about and is engaged to a guy she's not sure is "The One." See them in The Office.

Cosima Niehaus loves exploring the unknown. Even her own DNA is a puzzle, waiting to be unlocked. See them in Orphan Black.