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Protecting his family's name and its power are more important to Tywin Lannister than anything or anyone. See them in Game of Thrones.
When Jessica Jones is not throwing back drinks, she's taking down bad guys with her strength, detective skills, and foul-mouthed insults. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
It doesn't matter how noble or brave he is. Jon Snow is a bastard, and people don't let him forget it. See them in Game of Thrones.
While he might be too cool for school, Soul isn't too cool to do the right thing. See them in Soul Eater.
James T. Kirk is more than ready to face the final frontier. See them in Star Trek.
Yoda is wise, patient, and capable of kicking ass. He's done his best to mentor young Jedi and protect the balance of Light and Dark. See them in Star Wars Series.
An agile and powerful swordswoman, Saber is a dignified warrior down to her bones. See them in Fate/Stay Night.
An undercover DEA agent, Max Payne is too focused on avenging the past to plan for the future. See them in Max Payne.
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.
Jack Frost would rather crack a joke or throw a snowball than take anything seriously. See them in Rise of the Guardians.
Maka is determined to collect and purify 99 Kishin eggs– human souls that have been corrupted by evil– and one witch soul. See them in Soul Eater.