Because you like Brandon Teena in Boys Don't Cry

Although Penny's friends have genius-level IQs, they regularly come to her for advice and insight. See them in The Big Bang Theory.

If anyone can stay optimistic and friendly under harsh alien rule, it's Alyx Vance. See them in Half-Life 2.

Jules Vaughn likes glitter, sequins, and older men. See them in Euphoria.

Raz is a 10-year-old boy who mostly stays in his own head, which makes sense since that's where he is strongest. See them in Psychonauts.

There are a lot of rules in their society for women like Emily Dickinson. But Emily is a rule-breaker. See them in Dickinson.

Alison DiLaurentis believes you're always better off with a really good lie. See them in Pretty Little Liars.

He tells you everything you need to know: "I. Am. Groot." See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Clementine is a beacon of innocence in a dangerous, deadly world. See them in The Walking Dead (Video Game).

Stoic, cynical, and independent, Homura Akemi is an alluring enigma. See them in Puella Magi Madoka Magica.

This isn't the Captian Hook of your nightmares; he's charming and devilishly handsome. See them in Once Upon a Time.

Franklin "Mouse" Finbar is a jock paying the price for his mistake. See them in Jumanji.

Mr. Pink doesn't tip. Enough said. See them in Reservoir Dogs.