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Princess Fiona is a damsel who doesn't need saving, but she's cursed with an embarrassing secret. See them in Shrek.
C is for cookie, and that's more than good enough for him. See them in Sesame Street.
Viking Astrid Hofferson has it all: brains, brawn, and some killer braids. See them in How to Train Your Dragon.
Velma Dinkley is all about getting results, not taking credit. She is the unsung hero of Mystery Inc. See them in Scooby-Doo.
Wendy Corduroy is the ultimate in cool in Gravity Falls. See them in Gravity Falls.
Miles Morales was bitten by a radioactive spider, put on the webbed spandex, and beat up his first bad guy before his voice changed. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Basil Hallward is dominated, soul, brain, and power by Dorian. See them in Dorian Gray.
A house elf, Dobby is loyal, compassionate, and yearning for freedom. See them in Harry Potter Series.
Though he may be blind, Chirrut Imwe sees the power of the force more than most. See them in Rogue One.
Merlin is half awkward teenager, half super-powerful wizard. He serves Prince Arthur of Camelot during the day and illegally learns magic at night. See them in Merlin.
Sue Sylvester has a win-at-all-costs philosophy, a bizarre fixation on a school singing club, and a fashion style that involves a red tracksuit. See them in Glee.
It's easy to see why Poe Dameron would side with the rebellion: he's bad at taking orders, likes to show off, and is committed to the cause. See them in Star Wars Series.