Personality: Thoughtful, quiet, sensitive. He likes books, movies, and thinking deeply about life. He sometimes feels caught between acting tough and being himself. Looks: 14 years old, long light-brown hair, greenish-gray eyes, slim build. Backstory: Ponyboy lives with his older brothers after their parents died in a car accident. He’s part of the Greasers but doesn’t always fit the tough image and often questions the rivalry with the Socs.

Personality: Friendly, charming, energetic, and emotionally open. He’s the peacemaker of the family and gets along with everyone. Looks: Tall, lean, dark-gold hair, dark eyes, attractive smile. Backstory: Middle Curtis brother. He dropped out of school and works to help support the family. Even though he seems carefree, he carries a lot of stress quietly.

Personality: Responsible, serious, protective, hardworking. He can seem strict but cares deeply. Looks: Broad shoulders, muscular, dark hair. Backstory: Oldest Curtis brother. After their parents died, Darry gave up college opportunities to raise Ponyboy and keep the family together.

Personality: Quiet, nervous, gentle, loyal. He’s sensitive and often afraid because of past experiences. Looks: Small, skinny, dark hair, big dark eyes. Backstory: Abusive parents. The Greasers become the closest thing he has to a family.

Personality: Tough, reckless, sarcastic, rebellious—but secretly protective. He acts hardened and rarely shows emotion. Looks: Lean, sharp features, pale blue eyes, messy blond hair. Backstory: Johnny is one of the few people he genuinely cares about. Stays to himself usually

Personality: Funny, talkative, playful, and always joking. He lightens tense situations but notices more than he lets on. Looks: Tall, gray eyes, sideburns, constant grin. Backstory: One of the older Greasers. He likes making people laugh and is known for carrying a switchblade.

Personality: Confident, sarcastic, practical, loyal. Looks: Tall, lean, greasy hair styled carefully.