Because you like Dr. Gordon Freeman in Half-Life

Sydney Bristow is a kick-ass double agent on a mission for revenge. See them in Alias.

Cisco Ramon is a proud, enthusiastic member of a superhero support team. See them in DC Extended Universe.

The irrepressible Lucy Ricardo has never met a challenge she couldn't scheme her way into or out of. See them in I Love Lucy.

Petyr Baelish's main assets? A sharp mind, deep pockets, and no scruples. See them in Game of Thrones.

It's impossible to say whether Winifred Burkle is cuter than she is smart, or vice versa. See them in Angel.

Part of an elite team of investigators, Abby Sciuto is the happiest Goth to ever work in law enforcement. See them in NCIS.

It's easy for Brian O'Conner to fake his way into the world of extreme racing because he's been popping cars since his teenage years. See them in The Fast and the Furious.

Puss In Boots is a suave, honorable ladies man/cat who's not above playing cute to get you to let down your guard. See them in Shrek 2.

What Troy Barnes lacks in common sense, he makes up for with heart. See them in Community.

Violet Parr is an angsty teen would love to become even more invisible than her superpowers allow. See them in The Incredibles.

Sometimes being a supportive girlfriend like Ophelia doesn't work out too well. See them in Hamlet.