Because you like Elena Gilbert in The Vampire Diaries
Liesel Meminger is trying to ease the suffering of those around her, German and Jew alike. See them in The Book Thief.
A brave but pessimistic nobleman, Boromir knows one does not simply walk into Mordor. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
Princess Bubblegum is brilliant and determined, but can display a nasty temper. See them in Adventure Time.
You wouldn't know it by looking at her, but beneath Sheila Jackson's sweet, motherly exterior lies a sex addict. See them in Shameless.
Count Olaf is a traveling actor, except he can't act and his homicidal tendencies make finding work pretty difficult. See them in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.
Dolores Umbridge keeps her villainy hidden (albeit poorly) behind a sheen of sugary pink politeness. See them in Harry Potter Series.
Linda Belcher doesn't prescribe to what society deems as "normal." She narrates her life through song, much to the alarm of everyone nearby. See them in Bob's Burgers.
In the Land of the Dead, finally free from the restrictive customs of Victorian society, Victor Van Dort is coming out of his shell. See them in Corpse Bride.
Some might call Jess Mariano mysterious. Others just call him moody. See them in Gilmore Girls.
Claire Temple is a dedicated nurse providing secret care to New York's vigilantes. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Britta Perry has never met a cause she couldn't passionately champion—at least for a little bit. See them in Community.