Because you like Solomon Northup in 12 Years a Slave

Viking Astrid Hofferson has it all: brains, brawn, and some killer braids. See them in How to Train Your Dragon.

Stefan Salvatore was the golden boy when he was alive. Can he keep it up as a vampire? See them in The Vampire Diaries.

The ever-cheerful Tonks can change her appearance at will, but she can't seem to get rid of her clumsiness. See them in Harry Potter Series.

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.

When it comes to dancing and life, nobody puts Frances Houseman in the corner. See them in Dirty Dancing.

Gomez Addams fills his days with ghoulish and ghastly forms of recreation, enjoying life and all its pleasures to the fullest. See them in The Addams Family.

One of Freddie Mercury's songs is "We Will Rock You." And does he ever! See them in Bohemian Rhapsody.

Eleanor puts up a tough front, even when everyone else tries to tear her down. See them in Eleanor and Park .

Violet Parr is an angsty teen would love to become even more invisible than her superpowers allow. See them in The Incredibles.

It's easy to see why Poe Dameron would side with the rebellion: he's bad at taking orders, likes to show off, and is committed to the cause. See them in Star Wars Series.

Reckless, vulgar, loud-mouthed: that's what makes Amethyst so awesome. See them in Steven Universe.