| A | B |
|---|
| Dallas | A tough Greaser who has been in jail. He really cares about Johnny |
| Soda-Pop | The middle brother. He tries to keep the peace between his older and younger brothers. |
| Pony Boy | The youngest brother. He loves sweets and movies and reading. He is a good student and a track star. |
| Darrel/ Darry | Doesn't look like a Greaser, but like an athlete. Is 20 years old and gave up football and college to take care of his family. |
| Two Bit | A Greaser who shoplifts and likes school. He is a funny guy. |
| Johnny Cade | He is described as a "little dark puppy". |
| Cherry | A Soc who likes sunsets and hates fighting. Tries to show that Soc's are human too. |
| Bob | Cherry's boyfriend. Very cruel Soc who beats up people, and hurts them with his rings. |
| Randy | Bob's best friend. A Soc who tries to stay out of the rumble. |
| Jerry Wood | A teacher who listens to Pony's story. |
| Steve | Soda's best friend. Doesn't treat Pony very nice. |
| Paul | A Soc who was friends with Darry in school. |
| Curly Shepherd | A friend from another gang who backs up the Greasers. |
| Tim Shepherd | Younger brother to Curly - same age as Pony. |
| Buck Merrill | Gives Johnny and Pony money to hide out after they kill Bob. |
