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Despite the war-torn world around him, Mal Reynolds still holds onto the shred of hope that life can be more than just living another day. See them in Firefly.
A literal fallen star, Yvaine is temperamental, sarcastic, and a bit on edge. See them in Stardust.
If Lisbeth Salander can hurt a bastard who deserves it by digging up stuff about him, she feels good. See them in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
Vengeance is William Wallace’s game. With his father, brother, and wife killed by the English, he slaughters the garrison and sacks cities. See them in Braveheart.
Her unhappy childhood has left her unsure of the existence of happy endings. Mary Jane Watson hides her pain beneath a joke and a smile. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Crono may not talk, but this time-traveling hero's heart speaks volumes. See them in Chrono Trigger.
Betty Cooper seems like a sweet girl, but she also has a dark side and can go beyond what's safe or sane. See them in Archie Comics.
A few millennia in the mortal realm have caused DEATH to be quite enamored of life. See them in Discworld.
Faith balances her adventurous thrill-seeking attitude with a righteous passion for justice. See them in Mirror's Edge.
Effortlessly sexy, calm, and collected, Eric Northman is equally at home ripping off heads and flirting with waitresses. See them in True Blood.
The black sheep of his family, Rhett Butler grew up to have charm and to see things as they are. He just doesn't give a damn anymore. See them in Gone with the Wind.
Ash Williams is a houseware clerk at S-Mart and the Chosen One. See them in The Evil Dead.