Gyptians are divided in large families, and the heads of these families constitute the Gyptians' Council. John Faa is the king of the gyptians, and he is also one of the members of the Council. The other prominent member of the Council is Farder Coram. They are a small ethnic group and know each other by name. Still the number is sufficient to supply 170 men to travel to the North on dogsleds. Their culture is tightly knit though it is widespread. They shower special love on their children, particularly when they live separated from their mothers.