Because you like Inej Ghafa in Shadow and Bone
Howard Wolowitz is an engineer whose serious mommy issues somehow haven't dimmed his confidence. See them in The Big Bang Theory.
Irene Adler has to use both her brains and her body to survive. Luckily, she's usually the most brilliant person in the room. See them in Sherlock.
Count Olaf is a traveling actor, except he can't act and his homicidal tendencies make finding work pretty difficult. See them in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.
There's magic behind Tara Maclay's quiet façade. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
A daughter of a pair of superheroes, Hope van Dyne is scientist is brilliant and fearsome. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Luis is a deliverer of silver linings and long-winded stories. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Catwoman might be slightly unhinged, but you can't say this feline villainess isn't confident. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Liesel Meminger is trying to ease the suffering of those around her, German and Jew alike. See them in The Book Thief.
Ursula will oh-so-generously grant your wishes for a price. See them in The Little Mermaid.
A company man who has never done a day of work, Creed Bratton pursues sketchy extracurricular activities that keep him busy. See them in The Office.
Lily Aldrin is a flaky but supportive kindergarten teacher and painter. See them in How I Met Your Mother.
