Because you like Geordi La Forge in Star Trek: The Next Generation

An ironic hipster with a healthy dose of self-deprecation, Dave strives to be cool at all costs. See them in Homestuck.

Walter White's knowledge of chemistry allows him to cook astoundingly pure meth, leading to a rapid – albeit tumultuous – rise in the criminal drug world. See them in Breaking Bad.

Effortlessly sexy, calm, and collected, Eric Northman is equally at home ripping off heads and flirting with waitresses. See them in True Blood.

Roger Kint is a nervous, weak, ham-handed criminal. We think. See them in The Usual Suspects.

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.

Madoka Kaname's new world of witches is challenging her optimism. Still, even in the worst of circumstances, she holds onto hope. See them in Puella Magi Madoka Magica.

A laid-back wanderer, Ginko has an empathetic, open-minded worldview. See them in Mushishi.

World domination and Superman's demise are next on Lex Luthor's to-do list. See them in DC Extended Universe.

The irrepressible Lucy Ricardo has never met a challenge she couldn't scheme her way into or out of. See them in I Love Lucy.

The "runt" of his biker gang, Tetsuo Shima grapples with a perpetual inferiority complex. See them in Akira.

Nicky Nichols just wants to settle down with a nice girl, but being in prison is making that a little difficult. See them in Orange Is The New Black.