Because you like Veralidaine Sarrasri in The Immortals Quartet Series
Aerith Gainsborough has lived a simple life, but when the world is threatened she's willing to step up and do whatever she can to help. See them in Final Fantasy Series.
Gruff and sarcastic, Detective Harry Dresden use unconventional ways to track down perps, including using magic and the supernatural. See them in The Dresden Files.
Much more than just "Coach Taylor's wife," Tami Taylor is making herself known in town as a caring, persistent guidance counselor. See them in Friday Night Lights (TV).
It's impossible to say whether Winifred Burkle is cuter than she is smart, or vice versa. See them in Angel.
There are men who embrace destiny and do not show their fear. These are the ones that change the world forever. See them in Dragon Age Series.
Sydney Bristow is a kick-ass double agent on a mission for revenge. See them in Alias.
Hawkeye Pierce is a Devil-may-care Army doc who'd have the Devil laughing and drinking in five minutes flat. See them in M*A*S*H.
Sabriel is smart enough to understand the dangers that await her and brave enough to face them anyway. See them in Abhorsen Series.
Loyal and supportive, Cece Parekh is the best friend a girl could ask for. It doesn't hurt that she's a supermodel. See them in New Girl.
Keren Walker is a socialite looking to avoid work, keep a constant buzz, and be as snarky as possible. See them in Will & Grace.
A few millennia in the mortal realm have caused DEATH to be quite enamored of life. See them in Discworld.
Dante Alighieri is a crusader fighting his way to absolution. See them in Dante's Inferno.