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Ozpin alludes to the wizard in The Wizard of Oz. The initials of the wizard's full name even spell OZPINHEAD.

Ironwood alludes to the Tin Man. Half his body is robotic, Qrow said "Sometimes I wonder if he even has a heart" as a reference to the Tin Man wanting a heart, and if I remember right, the Tin Man chopped trees and ironwood is a type of tree.

Glynda alludes to Glinda the Good Witch. It's... pretty much literally her name - Glynda Goodwitch.

Lionheart alludes to the Cowardly Lion. The name/word "Leo" has connection with lions, his last name literally has "Lion" in it, and he is shown to be somewhat of a nervous and skittish nature.

Oscar seems to allude to Dorothy. Both of them lived on a farm with their aunt, wanted something more than just life on the farm, and unexpectedly ended up going on a journey.

Qrow more likely alludes to Muninn from Norse mythology, though, not the Scarecrow.