Because you like Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol

Merlin is half awkward teenager, half super-powerful wizard. He serves Prince Arthur of Camelot during the day and illegally learns magic at night. See them in Merlin.

Despite the dissolution of his state, Prussia hangs on – mooching off his younger brother Germany and reading comics. See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.

Closing off her emotions makes Lightning a great fighter, but at what personal cost? See them in Final Fantasy Series.

He may seem like a charismatic leader, but Bellamy also has a ruthless, self-serving streak See them in The 100.

Emma Woodhouse knows what's best for everyone else. Just don't try to tell her what to do. See them in Emma.

Caleb Rivers is a bad boy with a good reason for acting out. See them in Pretty Little Liars.

Stranded on Mars, Mark Watney is armed with quick wits, an electronic diary, disco music, and an undying resolve to make it back. See them in The Martian.

When push comes to shove, the usually overly cautious Luigi has the heart of a hero. See them in Super Mario Bros..

Elaine Benes is a tough New Yorker who can hang with the guys, and date the ones who are "sponge-worthy." See them in Seinfeld.

Ash Williams is a houseware clerk at S-Mart and the Chosen One. See them in The Evil Dead.

Saul Goodman can get just about any lying crook off the hook in court. Well, as long as he can make a buck out of it. See them in Breaking Bad.

Handsome Jack is wearing a mask of his own face to hide his scarred real one. See them in Borderlands Series.