Ponyboy is 14 years old and has 2 older brothers: Sodapop (16) and Darry (20). He is a greaser and in a gang with Steve Randle (17), and Two-Bit Matthew's (18). His best friends Dallas Winston (17) and Johnny Cade (16) died recently from a church fire and police shooting. He is super kind and respectful. He doesn't force anyone to do something they don't want to. He likes books and sunsets. He has a little bit of trauma from Dallas and Johnny.