Because you like Henry Chinaski in Barfly

A bureaucrat in the Land of the Dead, Manuel Calavera is a jaded, sarcastic loner who just might have a hidden heroic side. See them in Grim Fandango.

Ishmael is a quiet observer on a larger-than-life quest. See them in Moby Dick.

Though seemingly caring and calm, this motel owner has a mysterious streak of intensity. See them in Psycho.

Gruff and efficient, Sam Fisher protects a nation that can never admit he exists. See them in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell.

Beware! Anton Chigurh carries a coin with him, which he forces his victims to flip to decide whether they will live or die. See them in No Country for Old Men.

For Louie C.K., comedy is tough but fatherhood is even tougher. See them in Louie.

Offred wisely keeps her head down even as she hopes for more. Unfortunately, hope is dangerous in Gilead. See them in The Handmaid's Tale.

Terence Fletcher is a brutal and unflinchingly strict music teacher hell-bent on whipping his students into shape. See them in Whiplash.

Marv is a brutish but principled thug who'd be right at home on an ancient battlefield. See them in Sin City.

A fun-loving jokester, Alistair isn't ready for the responsibilities he faces. See them in Dragon Age Series.

Raz is a 10-year-old boy who mostly stays in his own head, which makes sense since that's where he is strongest. See them in Psychonauts.

Mr. Robot always seems to know what to do when others are lost. But can he be trusted? See them in Mr. Robot.