Gang - Greasers Nicknames - Pony, Pone Age - 14yrs, July 22, 1951. Appearance - Slim, lean build, greased-back auburn hair, greenish-gray eyes, and a youthful face. Personality - Thoughtful, sensitive, intelligent, observant, and imaginative. Habits - Reading, writing, watching sunsets and movies, smoking, understanding/reading people. Relationships - Younger brother to Darrel and Sodapop. Best friend to Johnny. Mildly dislikes Dallas and Steve.

Gang - Greasers Nicknames: Soda, Pepsi-Cola (only from Darry) Age - 16yrs, October 8, 1948 Job - Mechanic at the DX, a gas station. Appearance - Tall, handsome, lean, broad-shouldered, with thick, straight dark-gold hair and bright blue eyes. Personality - Charming, easygoing, affectionate, optimistic, sensitive, and understanding. Habits - Singing, joking, smoking, drinking, fixing cars, flirting, and wrestling around with Steve and the gang. Relationships - Older brother to Ponyboy and younger brother to Darrel. Best friend to Steve. Close with Two-Bit, Johnny, and Dallas. On-and-off boyfriend to Sandy.

Gang - Greasers Nicknames - Darry, Dar, Superman (rarely) Age - 20yrs, January 5, 1945 Job - Roofer and mechanic. Appearance - Tall, broad-shouldered, muscular, with dark-brown hair, blue eyes, and a strong, handsome face. Personality - Responsible, serious, protective, strict, hardworking, and caring beneath his tough exterior. Habits - Working two jobs, exercising, drinking, worrying about Ponyboy and Soda, and keeping the household together. Relationships - Older brother and guardian to Ponyboy and Soda. Respected by the Greasers.

Gang - Greasers Age - 18yrs, April 20, 1947 Appearance - Tall, stocky build, light-brown hair, gray eyes, and a wide, mischievous grin. Personality - Funny, carefree, confident, mischievous, loyal, and easygoing. Habits - Joking, teasing others, telling stories, carrying a switchblade, smoking, and drinking. Relationships - Best friend to Steve and close with Ponyboy, Johnny, Dallas, and Sodapop. Respects Darry.

Gang - Greasers Nicknames: Dally, Dal Age - 17yrs, November 9, 1947 Appearance - Lean, wiry build, long dark hair, blue eyes, and a tough, hardened face. Personality - Tough, reckless, rebellious, confident, hot-tempered, and fiercely loyal to those he cares about. Habits - Smoking, drinking, fighting, carrying a switchblade, breaking rules, and getting into trouble. Relationships - Close friend to Ponyboy and especially Johnny in a protective way. Respects Darry.

Gang - Greasers Age - 17yrs, April 15, 1948 Job - Mechanic at the DX, a gas station. Appearance - Tall, lean, muscular build, thick, dark greasy hair, and sharp, confident features. Personality - Cocky, tough, sarcastic, competitive, stubborn, and loyal. Habits - Fixing cars, joking around, drinking, smoking, fighting, and wrestling. Relationships - Best friend to Sodapop. Close with Two-Bit and the other Greasers. Respects Darry.

Gang - Greasers Nicknames - Johnnycake Age - 16yrs, March 1, 1949 Appearance - Tall, lean build, dark, shaggy hair, big black eyes, and a nervous, youthful face. Personality - Quiet, shy, sensitive, loyal, thoughtful, and easily frightened, but brave when it matters. Habits - Staying quiet, reading, watching others, carrying a switchblade for protection, and spending time with Ponyboy and the gang. Relationships - Best friend to Ponyboy. Close with Dallas, who is protective of him. Respects Darry.

Gang - Socs Age - 18yrs, April 1, 1947 Appearance - Handsome, lean build, light hair, dark eyes, and a confident, well-groomed appearance. Personality - Arrogant, aggressive, reckless, spoiled, and cruel, though he has a vulnerable side beneath his tough behavior. Habits - Drinking, fighting, smoking, partying, driving around with his friends, and picking fights with Greasers. Relationships - Boyfriend to Cherry Valance. Best friends with Randy Adderson. Part of the Soc gang and one of their leader.

Gang - Socs Age - 17yrs, December 10, 1947 Appearance - Tall, lean build, well-groomed brown hair, and a handsome, clean-cut appearance. Personality - Thoughtful, conflicted, honest, sensitive, and more compassionate than most of the Socs. Habits - Driving around with friends, partying, fighting, smoking, drinking, and reflecting on the rivalry between the Socs and Greasers. Relationships - Best friend to Bob Sheldon. Boyfriend to Marcia. Friendly with Cherry. Respects Ponyboy.

Gang - Socs Age - 16yrs, March 8, 1949 Appearance - Pretty, slim build, long red hair, green eyes, and a graceful, feminine appearance. Personality - Independent, thoughtful, confident, compassionate, honest, and strong-willed. Habits - Going to movies, attending parties, talking with Ponyboy, watching sunsets, and standing up for what she believes is right. Relationships - Girlfriend of Bob Sheldon. Best friend to Marcia. Friendly with Randy. Develops a friendship with Ponyboy and Johnny.