Because you like Manuel Calavera in Grim Fandango

In the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions, people consider Brian a nerd. But he's more than that. See them in The Breakfast Club.

Whether it's a fire or a pit of lions, there's almost no predicament that Violet Baudelaire can't get her and her siblings out of. See them in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.

Running away from murderous aliens has turned into an interstellar chase for Jupiter Jones. See them in Jupiter Ascending.

A free-spirited artist, Marjane Satrapi is living under the shadow of an oppressive society. See them in Persepolis.

Holland March is known to wake up hungover in full bathtubs. See them in The Nice Guys.

Wendy Corduroy is the ultimate in cool in Gravity Falls. See them in Gravity Falls.

Roger is a pansexual alcoholic non-human who will happily lie, cheat and steal to get what he wants. See them in American Dad!.

R2-D2 has been in the galaxy saving business for decades. Not bad for somebody whose vocabulary is limited to "beep-boop." See them in Star Wars Series.

Hunting ghosts is both a job and a passion for Abby Yates. See them in Ghostbusters (2016).

Intelligent Adele is soft spoken yet brimming with emotion. See them in Blue is the Warmest Color.

A weather-controlling mutant, Storm doesn't just use her powers to ruin Magneto's day with unexpected showers. She is truly a badass. See them in X-Men Series.

Claire Underwood is scary intimidating, and she knows it. See them in House of Cards.