Because you like Sherman Alexie in The Absolutely True Story of a Part-Time Indian

His elfin self-confidence can border on pretension, but Legolas Greenleaf is a fearsome fighter and a loyal friend. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

Abandoned by her parents, Rey made her living selling scrap metal and got used to being her own friend and teacher. See them in Star Wars Series.

There's no one cooler than this intergalactic smuggler who hangs out in dens of iniquity all over the galaxy. And Han Solo knows it! See them in Star Wars Series.

Self proclaimed, Fat Amy, likes horizontal running and mermaid dancing. Important skills, one could argue. See them in Pitch Perfect.

Regina Mills is a cold evil queen turned chilly town mayor. See them in Once Upon a Time.

Dory is more than a little forgetful, but she'll always remember to have your back. See them in Finding Nemo.

Some say to survive in Underland you need to be as mad as a hatter–which, luckily, he is. See them in Alice in Wonderland.

Puss In Boots is a suave, honorable ladies man/cat who's not above playing cute to get you to let down your guard. See them in Shrek 2.

Ariel knows there's a whole other world above the sea, but exploring it comes at a big price. See them in The Little Mermaid.

Carl Fredricksen is a crotchety old man who may just have it in him to take one last, great adventure. See them in Up.

Kat Stratford is part of the "out" crowd and proud of it. See them in 10 Things I Hate About You.