Patch 8 compatible, only the Big versions needed updates, the small work unchanged.

This mod is intended to compliment other mods that gender swap Lae'zel, Karlach, Jaheira, Shadowheart and Minthara to a male
Boy'zel or Chadheart
Karl
Mintharo
Jaheiro

This will change in the English version of the game pronouns like she/her/woman to he/his/him/man, purely in the text shown on screen or in the journal. It has no effect on the audio/voice acting in the game. Please check mods like
Voice Swaps
to alter the audio to use masculine voices, or for Jaheira check the mod listed above too. Also this mod does not alter the appearance of the characters please use a mod like those linked above for this.

Please note these are not complete, it is a first pass so far that addresses most early scenes, but it also changes many in the rest of the game that can be located by searching for 'Lae'zel' and the such or have been observed in a current play through. As I continue re-playing I will update as I observe new strings.

The different versions of the pak files are completely independent of each other, you can use one and not another or all as you wish. Similarly they are independent of any other mod and have no requirements.
The different versions of the mod for different characters are completely independent of each other, you can use one and not the other or all as you wish. Similarly they are independent of any other mod and have no requirements.

Mod compatibility
I have a report of issues with Database Cleaner if you find problems with the text in your game try placing my mod(s) above this in your load order.

Any mod that changes dialogs can conflict with these depending on load order but in some cases they always take priority for an undetermined reason.

Big and Small Mod Versions
Each mod has two versions, only install one of these, and only install one Big version if you have multiple characters installed.

Big
This version is completely independent of other mods and will always work, no matter other mods or other character versions installed. Put this mod above any other of these mods in your load order.

Small
This version requires either a Big version for another character installed OR another mod that alters game text like
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Astarion Post Ascension Dialogue Fix
In all cases put the Small version lower in your load order than the Big one or the above sort or mod.

I saw in Patch 8 the small version worked correctly without some of these other mods installed, but had others like voice changers only. I am unclear why they worked. So by all means try the small version, if it does not work try the bib.

Installation
To install download the file or files you wish and use LaughingLeader's Baldur's Gate 3 Mod Manager to install. I have not tested this with Vortex. Only install one Big mod and do not also install the Small version of the same mod.

Notes:
Feel welcome to post corrections or additions, otherwise I will update as my current play-through progresses.

Translating
Please see the article I posted for my female version of these mods
Translating Article

Character specific notes:
- Karlach: does not rename to Karl. Some 'child on the way' references also unchanged as it is in-specific who is the mother.
- Minthara: does not rename to Mintharo.
- Shadowheart: renames the name Jenevelle/Jen to Joneval/Jon
- Jaheira: does not rename to Jaheiro