Ponyboy Curtis is 14 and is always stuck in his head. He’s in 9th grade and on the track team. Sodapop Curtis is 16 going on 17, dropped out of high school, works at a gas station called the DX fixing cars. Darry Curtis the oldest brother, being 20, legal guardian. Steve Randle is 17, best friend Soda, works part-time at the DX. Two-bit is 18, loves to play, drink beer, and Mickey Mouse. Johnny Cade is 16, quiet but brave. Dallas Winston is 17, a mean tough greaser always getting into trouble.

