Because you like Dr. Gordon Freeman in Half-Life

Stan Marsh is a fourth grader who is the ladies man of his classroom. See them in South Park.

Inmate "Crazy Eyes" is a poetic soul with some big, expressive eyes. See them in Orange Is The New Black.

Jean-Baptiste Grenouille may have a phenomenal sense of smell, but he has a weak sense of morality. See them in Perfume: The Story of a Murderer.

People make more sense to the hyper-logical Temperance Brennan after they're dead. See them in Bones.

Catwoman might be slightly unhinged, but you can't say this feline villainess isn't confident. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Light Yagami has a plan to make a better world, and morals won't stop him. See them in Death Note.

If you need her, Lisa Simpson will be in her room with her saxophone and a good book. See them in The Simpsons.

While Jay Gatsby doesn't necessarily like to attend his parties, he knows how to throw a world-class bash. See them in The Great Gatsby.

Arguably the world's worst boss, Michael Scott is desperate for love, praise and a suggestion for an improv scene. See them in The Office.

Point the fun-loving Pippin Took towards second breakfast, and he's one happy hobbit. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

Romantic, tortured, and at times cruel, Heathcliff is an intense man. See them in Wuthering Heights.

Howard Wolowitz is an engineer whose serious mommy issues somehow haven't dimmed his confidence. See them in The Big Bang Theory.