Because you like Captain Nemo in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
A brilliant "extractor," Dom Cobb has spent the past few years running from the authorities and his inner demons. See them in Inception.
A daring hacker, Trinity is one of the few rebels who escaped the Matrix, a simulation in which most of humanity is enslaved. See them in The Matrix.
A powerful dragon-hunting warrior, Dovahkiin is destined for great things. See them in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Frank West enjoys the adventure that comes from his work. But a zombie outbreak might be a little too much even for him. See them in Dead Rising.
A gruff and hardened professional, Marcus Fenix keeps his emotions buried deep. See them in Gears of War.
Jesse Aarons' frustration can only find outlet in another world. See them in Bridge to Terabithia.
Peter Pevensie shows as much courage as a child king as he did under The Blitz of London. See them in The Chronicles of Narnia.
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.
Anna Karenina doesn't want to be a respectable woman any more. She thinks respect was invented to cover the empty place where love should be. See them in Anna Karenina.
An inquisitive archaeologist, Professor Hershel Layton knows a gentleman leaves no puzzle unsolved. See them in Professor Layton.
This power-hungry Time Lord calls himself the "master of all." Bonus: he has 13 lives. See them in Doctor Who.