Because you like Dr. Gordon Freeman in Half-Life

Tail's smarts and helpful nature come in handy in a pinch. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.

Quint is a grizzled shark hunter with a love of the sea. See them in Jaws.

Though cynical about the world, Shuya Nanahara is caring and protective towards his friends. See them in Battle Royale.

Marge Gunderson embodies the very best of the American Midwest. She's kind, friendly, and fiercely honest. See them in Fargo.

Django was once a slave. Now that he has a taste of freedom, he understandably wants a full meal. See them in Django Unchained.

A loyal dinosaur, Yoshi loves both saving the day and chowing down on a good meal. See them in Super Mario Bros..

Told her son will one day save the world, Sarah Connor dedicates her life to training him to do just that. See them in The Terminator.

Yippee-ki-yay! John McClane doesn't go down without a fight. See them in Die Hard.

Riggan Thomson is a washed-up movie star running from his inner demons. Alas those inner demons look just like the superhero he used to play. See them in Birdman.

The Terminator is an emotionless killing machine who won't stop until he's changed the future. See them in The Terminator.

Tifa Lockhart is part mother hen, part martial arts bad-ass. See them in Final Fantasy Series.

Although Mako Mori may be small and quiet, she is a core of battle-hardened steel. See them in Pacific Rim.