Because you like Natasha Rostova in War and Peace

A brave but pessimistic nobleman, Boromir knows one does not simply walk into Mordor. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

Others see him as the town nutcase, but Flint Lockwood knows his inventions will change the world someday. See them in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.

Pro tip: the psych ward is not the best place to find a mentor like Lisa Rowe. See them in Girl, Interrupted.

Underneath his preening narcissist exterior, Schmidt is, well, still kind of a preening narcissist. But he has a good heart too. See them in New Girl.

Michelle Richardson's world revolves around her boyfriend. Alas, his world doesn't revolve around her. See them in Skins.

China has five thousand years of history, and he's optimistic he'll win over the Allied Powers to the wisdom of his ways. See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.

Chuck Bass is notorious for his flamboyant sense of style and love of partying. See them in Gossip Girl.

Amy Santiago likes following the rules a little too much. See them in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

Haley Dunphy's interests include shopping, dating, and avoiding homework at all costs. See them in Modern Family.

Misaki Nakahara is keeping tabs on her newest project: recluse Tatsuhiro Sato. See them in Welcome to the NHK.

Damon Salvatore used to miss being human. Now he can't think of anything more miserable. See them in The Vampire Diaries.