All the boys have their own personalities. Dallas Winston (17) is cold, mean, and tough. Johnny Cade (16) is a nervous person who is always suspicious of being jumped. Ponyboy Curtis (14) is soft-spoken and sensitive. Sodapop Curtis (16) is handsome, positive, compassionate, and loyal. Darrel (Darry) Curtis (19) is loyal and devoted to caring for his brothers. Keith 'Two-bit' Matthews (18) is funny and somewhat charismatic, but lazy. Steve Randall (17) is cocky and intelligent, tall and lean.