Because you like Henry Chinaski in Barfly

Cynicism is his armor and words are his weapons, but what Tyrion Lannister would really like is some nice wine. See them in Game of Thrones.

James T. Kirk is more than ready to face the final frontier. See them in Star Trek.

Fox Mulder is a devoted believer in aliens, monsters, and that the truth is out there. See them in The X-Files.

Donkey Kong is a strong, banana-loving, and caring uncle to Diddy Kong. See them in Donkey Kong.

With an A.I. as loyal and witty as Cortana, who needs humans? See them in Halo.

V is a violent anarchist with literally nothing left to lose. But, he might have a point. See them in V for Vendetta.

Years of constant assault by mean classmates, rude teachers, and her abusive mother is making Carrie White want to fight back. See them in Carrie.

Introspective Theodore Twombly would rather observe life than participate in it. See them in Her.

Seth is short-tempered, crude, and terrible at school, but hopefully there's nothing an epic party can't fix. See them in Superbad.

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

Not only could Hellboy avenge your death, he'd also have a sense of humor about it and not let it ruin the rest of his night. See them in Hellboy.

If Jack Torrance is one of his moods, you'll be the unlucky victim of the most bone-chilling, sinister yellers around. Bring your own axe. See them in The Shining.