Because you like Elena Gilbert in The Vampire Diaries
Alex DeLarge likes his favorite milk-based, drug-laced cocktail. It helps him get in the mood for a night of "ultra violence." See them in A Clockwork Orange.
Frank Ginsberg is the number one Proust scholar in the world, but he recently failed at committing suicide. See them in Little Miss Sunshine.
Is there more to life than being really, really, ridiculously good looking? Derek Zoolander thinks not. See them in Zoolander.
Winry Rockbell is an energetic tomboy mechanic with an empathetic streak. See them in Fullmetal Alchemist.
Emmet Brickowski is so upbeat it's not even human. Everything is AWESOME! See them in The Lego Movie.
Char is always thinking two or three steps ahead of the enemy. See them in Mobile Suit Gundam Series.
Jade Jade Harley might not be the best at reading social cues, but her bravery and selflessness means she's a great friend to have. See them in Homestuck.
The only thing Albert Wesker cares about is turning himself into a God. See them in Resident Evil Series.
Back in his hometown, Richie Tozier has been punched, dragged to a crackhouse and now has to kill a clown. See them in It.
Riggan Thomson is a washed-up movie star running from his inner demons. Alas those inner demons look just like the superhero he used to play. See them in Birdman.
John Watson is haunted by his past (who isn't) but he's starting to branch out with some help from a world class detective. See them in Sherlock.