Because you like Lt. Commander Data in Star Trek: The Next Generation

Although Theon Greyjoy is treated well, he's still essentially a hostage. And that isn't so easy for him to forgive. See them in Game of Thrones.

Viking Astrid Hofferson has it all: brains, brawn, and some killer braids. See them in How to Train Your Dragon.

An upbeat, fun-loving teen, Sora would do anything for his friends. See them in Kingdom Hearts.

The black sheep of his family, Rhett Butler grew up to have charm and to see things as they are. He just doesn't give a damn anymore. See them in Gone with the Wind.

As the Rose Bride, Anthy Himemiya is a spectator in the fencing matches fought over her and her power "to revolutionize the world." See them in Revolutionary Girl Utena.

Stanley Barber is a loveable goofball with impeccable (if eccentric) fashion sense, unique music taste, and a wealth of strange but useful knowledge. See them in I Am Not Okay With This.

The ever-cheerful Tonks can change her appearance at will, but she can't seem to get rid of her clumsiness. See them in Harry Potter Series.

Marshall Eriksen is a lawyer in love who is enjoying life. See them in How I Met Your Mother.

A charismatic and misunderstood FBI agent, Dale Cooper relies on dreams and premonitions to solve cases. See them in Twin Peaks.

Bucky Barnes used to be a good-hearted American soldier. Now he's the cold-hearted Winter Soldier. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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.

Donkey is proof that if you're annoying enough you can change the world; he's the reason that his friend Shrek does, well, anything. See them in Shrek.