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Bella Swan thinks of it as her job to help her parents and protect her friends, even though it often ends up the other way around. See them in Twilight.

Jacob Black is the boy next door who's also the wolf next door. See them in Twilight.

A 100-plus-year-old who looks like a dreamy teenager, Edward Cullen warns girls to avoid him, which makes them want him even more. See them in Twilight.

Though Ray Holt is a man of few words and even fewer smiles, he cares deeply about his precinct and detectives. See them in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

Due to his eagerness to hang with his kids and general goofiness, Phil Dunphy comes across as the fourth child of his family. See them in Modern Family.

A natural leader, Clarke Griffin dispenses both justice and mercy, and she does it all while being selflessly humble. See them in The 100.

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

John Watson is haunted by his past (who isn't) but he's starting to branch out with some help from a world class detective. See them in Sherlock.

A benevolent madman with a blue box, The Doctor is traveling through time and space to heal the wounds of the universe. See them in Doctor Who.

Dory is more than a little forgetful, but she'll always remember to have your back. See them in Finding Nemo.

Edward Elric has a quick mind along with a quick temper. See them in Fullmetal Alchemist.

Hiccup Haddock III may be the only Viking nerd in recorded history. See them in How to Train Your Dragon.