Because you like Elena Gilbert in The Vampire Diaries
Rayman is a fearless hero who flies into action with a propeller on his head and a smile on his face. See them in Rayman.
A benevolent madman with a blue box, The Doctor is traveling through time and space to heal the wounds of the universe. See them in Doctor Who.
Titus Andromedon will show you the ropes, help you with your problems, and sing at you constantly, whether you like it or not. See them in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
There's no obstacle too great for this charismatic treasure-hunter. See them in Uncharted.
The witty Aku would be an ideal dinner guest, if he weren't a demon. See them in Samurai Jack.
For Sly Cooper, stealing isn't just about the haul. It's also about the journey. See them in Sly Cooper.
Reclusive, quiet, and seemingly emotionless, Lain Iwakura feels like an outsider in her hyper-connected world. See them in Serial Experiments Lain.
Stoic, cynical, and independent, Homura Akemi is an alluring enigma. See them in Puella Magi Madoka Magica.
Although she's only six, Hushpuppy is a tough girl ready to stand up to terrifying, pre-historic beasts after the storm. See them in Beasts of the Southern Wild.
Just call Jeff Lebowski The Dude. Or His Dudeness, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into that whole brevity thing. See them in The Big Lebowski.
Ratchet is a shoot-first, ask-questions-later, and then-shoot-again kind of lombax. See them in Ratchet & Clank.