The Greasers are a group of working-class teenagers in "The Outsiders," characterized by their tough demeanor, loyalty to each other, and distinctive style, which includes leather or denim jackets, blue jeans, and greased-back hair. They often face conflict with the wealthier Socs and are depicted as a close-knit family unit. Greasers wear leather or denim jackets, blue jeans and t-shirts or leave their shirttails out, with long greased back hair, wear tennis shoes or boots, smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, and even carry knives and guns. Darrel "Darry" Curtis - the eldest Curtis brother, serves as the head of the gang and as a guardian to his younger brothers after their parents' deaths. Sodapop Curtis - the middle Curtis brother, a high school dropout, who's more of a happy-go-lucky kind of guy. Ponyboy Curtis - the youngest Curtis brother, is the main protagonist and narrator of the story, and the youngest gang member. Johnny Cade - the smallest and most fragile gang member, who's considered the gang's "pet." Dallas "Dally" Winston - "character" of the gang, who hates the world, and has a police record a mile long. Keith "Two-Bit Mathews - "wisecracker" of the gang. Steve Randle - Sodapop's best friend, who's fond of cars.