Question: (He also turns into a hyena and an armadillo, species that are similarly not native to Transylvania.)
He turns into either a cough or a lamp.

Answer: no

Question: Know anyone for hire, Callie?"
We'll pay them a decent dollar and offer lodging, so long as they work hard.

Answer: it is not possible to tell

Question: A general willingness
A general compliance.

Answer:
yes