I wonder the worth of adding to a thread almost 7yrs old, but who knows...
unfortunately I cant describe her since its been so many years since ive read the book, but I remember being very attracted to agnes, david Copperfield's second wife.
and I loved hazel from watership down and his wise and brave leadership throughout all the rabbits trials and tribulations.
and maybe jack reacher from all the lee child stories. apart from being a physical beast of a fellow, and despite his desires to live a quiet solitary life after leaving the military, he never fails to do "right" when he finds himself in the midst of some grievous "wrong."