Because you like Dr. Gordon Freeman in Half-Life

Lazy and cynical‚ Bernard Black is the ultimate curmudgeon. See them in Black Books.

Carol Peletier's credo: your strength comes from who you are, not who you used to be. See them in The Walking Dead.

Ryan Howard is a temp turned executive turned failing small-time media mogul. See them in The Office.

Cutting ties with her con-artist friends, Sarah Manning is creating a better life for her daughter by taking on the identity of the deceased Beth. See them in Orphan Black.

Mikey Waters would rather sell his body than rob anybody. See them in My Own Private Idaho.

Ciel Phantomhive is a haughty teenage nobleman who doesn't suffer fools gladly. See them in Black Butler.

He's a get rich or die tryin' kind of raccoon. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Keren Walker is a socialite looking to avoid work, keep a constant buzz, and be as snarky as possible. See them in Will & Grace.

A house elf, Dobby is loyal, compassionate, and yearning for freedom. See them in Harry Potter Series.

Sebastien Michaelis is a demonic butler who approaches life with effortless finesse and a diabolical streak. See them in Black Butler.

The personification of America is all about superheroes, hamburgers, and spreading democracy and justice. See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.

Willow Rosenberg may be a witch who can defeat the forces of evil, but she still gets emotional over kittens on the Internet. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.