Full name; Ponyboy Curtis. Ponyboy is 14 with light-brown, almost-red hair that he wears long & squared off in the back, slicked down with grease. Green-gray eyes & a relatively slim build compared to his older brothers, is 5'7. Unlike most Greasers who prefer a tough exterior, Ponyboy's features are softer, often reflecting his thoughtful, observant, & sensitive nature. He is the intellectual heartbeat of the group, possessing a high IQ, a passion for literature, & a love for watching sunsets. While he is highly intelligent in school, he sometimes lacks basic street smarts. Ponyboy acts as the empathetic bridge of the group, always dreaming of a better life, writing down their stories, & reminding everyone to "stay gold" amid the chaos of their environment. Lives with his two older brothers, Darry & Soda pop, along with Johnny, his best friend

Full name; Soda pop Curtis. He is 16 & is widely considered "movie-star handsome" with a lean, athletic build, is 5'10. He has dark-gold hair that waves slightly & lively, dark-brown eyes that can shift from dancing with laughter to showing deep sympathy. Soda never drinks alcohol bc he gets "drunk on just plain living," & he radiates an effortless, magnetic charm that draws people to him. He has a reckless, happy-go-lucky personality but possesses a deeply caring heart, making him the ultimate peacemaker between Darry & Ponyboy. Soda dropped out of school to work at a local gas station, a job he loves because it allows him to work with cars and interact with people. Within the gang's dynamic, he is the emotional glue, offering unconditional warmth, unconditional loyalty, & a lighthearted escape from their bleak reality. Lives with his older brother Darry, & younger brother Pony boy, & the young greaser Johnny that they took in

Full name, Darrel Curtis, but he goes by Darry. Darry is the 20 y/o legal guardian of the Curtis household. Hes 6'2 with a broad, muscular build. He has dark-brown hair that kicks out in the front & blue-green eyes. His physical presence is commanding & mature, shaped by years of hard labor as a roofer to keep his family together. He is intense, driven, & fiercely protective, having sacrificed a promising college football career & his youth to raise his younger brothers after their parents died. He can come across as demanding & strict, but it stems entirely from his deep-seated fear of losing his brothers to foster care. Darry is the undisputed leader, paternal figure, & the physical powerhouse who keeps everyone grounded & safe. He has a soft side. Lives with his two younger brothers Soda pop & Pony boy, & a young member of the Greasers; Johnny

Full name; Johnny Cade. Johnny is 16 years old but appears younger, with a small, slight build & a permanent slight stoop, standing at 5'5. He has jet-black hair that falls in shaggy bangs across his forehead & large, black eyes. His face has scars. He has anxiety. He is quiet, gentle, & incredibly brave when pushed to his limits, carrying a profound inner resilience despite a neglectful & abusive home life. Because of his tragic background, Johnny is the "pet" of the Greasers; the entire gang feels a fierce, protective instinct toward him. Johnny serves as the group's moral conscience & innocent center, offering a quiet, comforting presence to anyone who needs it. He escaped his abusive home & lives with Darry, Soda pop, & Pony boy. He is Pony boy's best friend

Full name; Dallas Winston, but goes by Dally. Dally is the most dangerous & hardened member of the gang, standing at 5'10, 19 yrs old with a tough, wire-tight physique. He has an elfish face with high cheekbones, a pointed chin, & blond hair so light it looks white, which he lets fall over his forehead in wisps without any grease. His eyes are blazing blue & completely cold, reflecting a life hardened by the rough streets of New York City before moving to Tulsa. He is cynical, tough, and fiercely rebellious, possessing a reputation for lawbreaking, street fighting, & an utter contempt for authority. Dally cares about very little in the world, having closed off his emotions to survive, with one major exception: his fierce, protective love for 'his group' the Greasers. Dally is always willing to take the fall or do the dirty work to keep his street family safe

Full name; Keith Mathews but goes by Two bit. Two-Bit is 18 and 6ft with a stocky, solid build. He has a wide, easy grin, gray eyes, & long, rusty-colored sideburns that he is immensely proud of. He is rarely seen without his prized possession; a ten-inch black-handled sw!tchbl@de & a smart-aleck smirk plastered across his face.He is a chronic wisecracker, a prankster, & a life-of-the-party personality who absolutely cannot resist making a joke out of any situation. He loves school purely for the social aspect (he's a junior) & has a penchant for shoplifting & blondes. Despite his goofy demeanor, he is fiercely loyal, highly dependable in a rumble, & always ready to lighten the tension with quick-witted humor

Steve Randle, 5'9, cocky, smart, 17 y/o, greaser, grease-swirled hair, bird tattoo on his right bicep.