Because you like Liesl von Trapp in The Sound of Music

Lois Lane's journalistic success is the result of her tenacity. She will doggedly pursue her leads until discovering the information she needs. See them in DC Extended Universe.

While Fantine's gentleness has led others to take advantage of her, it ultimately forces her to become stronger. See them in Les Miserables.

Detective Alec Hardy doesn't let anyone get too close to him. See them in Broadchurch.

This power-hungry Time Lord calls himself the "master of all." Bonus: he has 13 lives. See them in Doctor Who.

Told her son will one day save the world, Sarah Connor dedicates her life to training him to do just that. See them in The Terminator.

The only constant in Night Vale is Cecil's hypnotic voice. See them in Welcome to Night Vale.

This is not a democracy. According to Torrance Shipman, it's a "cheerocracy." See them in Bring It On.

A premier member of the leather cat-suit club, Selene can chill you with a stony look, or ice you with her ninja moves. See them in Underworld.

Mavis Dracula's interests are anything black, scream cheese, and flying around. See them in Hotel Transylvania.

Turanga Leela is the daughter of two mutants who live in the sewers below New York City. See them in Futurama.

A legendary warrior with a complicated relationship to the truth, Jaime Lannister is revered and reviled in equal measure See them in Game of Thrones.

Troy Bolton is a triple threat: singing, dancing, and basketball. See them in High School Musical.