Socs
Ponyboy
Greasers
Darry
Two-Bit
Sodapop
Johnny
Dally
Steve
Rough and tumble group of boys that live on the east side of town, poor, constantly fighting with the rich kids
Youngest of his friends, very smart, parents died in a car accident, accused of not having common sense
The toughest of his group of friends, used to run with gangs in New York, takes pride in his criminal record.
Popular, rich kids, live on west side of town, often jumping the poorer kids.
The joker and wisecracker of his group, regularly shoplifts, prizes his sleek, black-handled switchblade.
Sodapop's best friend, works at the gas station, knows everything about cars, once held off four Socs with a broken soda bottle.
Has black hair and large, fearful eyes, the child of abusive parents, nervous and sensitive, the older boys are protective of him.
Strong, athletic, intelligent, had to quit school to take care of his brothers, works two jobs.
Happy-go-lucky and handsome, the middle brother, plans to marry Sandy, a Greaser girl.
