Because you like Pearl in Steven Universe

Simon Belmont is a vampire hunter bravely carrying on the family business. See them in Castlevania.

Susie Salmon has a big heart, even though it's not beating anymore. See them in The Lovely Bones.

Clementine is a beacon of innocence in a dangerous, deadly world. See them in The Walking Dead (Video Game).

Though the weight of a secret robs her of her voice, Melinda is nevertheless artistic, intelligent, and empathetic. See them in Speak .

With an A.I. as loyal and witty as Cortana, who needs humans? See them in Halo.

Marv is a brutish but principled thug who'd be right at home on an ancient battlefield. See them in Sin City.

A doting grandfather, Edwin Hoover also has a heroin addiction and a penchant for swearing. See them in Little Miss Sunshine.

Arizona Robbins loves being a pediatric surgeon, and the cute orthopedic surgeon downstairs makes coming into work worth her while. See them in Grey's Anatomy.

Ahsoka Tano hopes to be a very powerful and knowledgeable Jedi one day. See them in The Clone Wars.

Sensual, wild, and with a penchant for controlled substances, Lily is a ballet dancer who isn't afraid to let loose. See them in Black Swan.

A courageous boy robot, Mega Man is dedicated to achieving everlasting peace. See them in Mega Man.

The brilliant Mona Vanderwaal is proof that undergoing an "extreme makeover" isn't always a good thing. See them in Pretty Little Liars.