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If you take the time to read the item descriptions, you'll find that there are a lot more people, places, and institutions in Gaia than can be seen at first glance. I thought I'd compile a list of these and open up the floor for random speculation about them. Let me know if I've left anything out.

NEW! 9/15/06: Added O RLY and the Mythra Mountains.

People:

Alice - "She awoke in a nightmare and spent her life bathed in blood. It was said that the undead were no match for Alice."
Arachne - "There was once a reclusive race of arachnids who were known to symbiotically live off of its prey by living inside of their bodies, thus controlling them. Arachne ruled as Queen of the Eastern armies for a century before the people discovered she was not human -- thusly executing her on the spot. Shortly thereafter, the Eastern armies fell."
Bammi - "The cutest hamster in the world's evil twin brother~!"
Bucho - Former head of security at G CORP. Seen at the 2004 Halloween Party, shortly before the mansion exploded. Currently acting as Gino's bodyguard (see link).
CoCo Kitty - "CoCo is KiKi's mischievous cousin who is always up to no good."
Daisy - "Everywhere she went, people adored her. In her eyes, they saw the purity and innocence of a child. Little did they know that she was over one thousand years old."
Felicia - "She was born into a life of poverty and despair. Despite the odds, she rose to become the greatest leader her province ever knew. She was a woman of grace, beauty, and intelligence."
Jakoblade - Legendary swordsmith who forged the Ancient Katana, to be used by the first samurai king against the Norisu Ninja Clan.
Hammi - "The cutest hamster in the world~!"
KiKi Kitty - "From Gaia's most popular morning cartoon series!"
Lex - "When she was growing up, she defied her parents. When she came of age, she defied the law. No wonder she was executed."
Marcus - "The evil wizard Marcus is fabled to have imprisoned the power of the sun in his staff which he used to channel its great power. When Marcus fell, the staff shattered releasing a burst of energy searing everything from Barton to Durem."
Morgana - "Parents tell their children stories of a wicked, old woman who lived in the woods. Legend has it that her cackle can still be heard at night."
Dr. Nash - "Dr. Nash was sent to prison 30 years for crimes against humanity. After his release he designed this incredibly comfortable walking shoe. Life is strange."
Pandy - "Pandy was the last of his species. He was very sad. Though one day, he heard that there was an ancient island in the south where there were more like him. He put on his trusty pack and went off in search of a family..."
Perusi - "The master swordsman Perusi had [the Sword of Aegis] fashioned from the head of the slain Gorgonus, a creature whose gaze could turn a person to stone with a single glance."
RoRo Robo-Puppy - "KiKi Kitty's arch nemesis. From time to time, RoRo would team up with various human villains to try and capture her."
Tortuga Turtle - "They say that you shouldn't get a Tortuga turtle mad..."
Treylan Gruff - Famous general. "It was said that he led his army of 5,000 men against an army of 30,000 men... and prevailed."
Vladimir Von Helson - Father of the Von Helson Sisters. Recently passed away under mysterious circumstances, leaving the twins in charge of his impressive estate.
Vol Geh Trahn - Legendary emperor of an unspecified location. "Though he passed away at a relatively young age of 55, his empire ruled for centuries to come."

Unnamed:

the beautiful woman - "When I first saw her, it looked like the dress was made of pure sunlight. ...She fell asleep under a hilltop tree on that sunny day with that hat over her face. I remember walking up to her to ask for directions. She tilted the hat up to see me as we spoke and with only one look at her face, I knew this was the girl I would marry."
the dictator - "It is said that an evil dictator used [the Demonic Pitchfork] to spread 'freedom' in his name."
the dollmaker - "A master dollmaker of Gaia once designed a small clockwork doll girl. He put all his heart into making her the most beautiful doll ever. He would wind her up and she would walk with him through town. Many say she was prettier than a real girl."
the ex-rap-star - "He had it all... 3 platinum albums, the world's sexiest woman, his own record label, and all the money you could ask for. And now, all he has left is his clothing line. Help a brother out... PEACE."
the hero - "A hero rose from our ranks using the [Staff of the Angels] to lead his army into the light."
the Ice Princess - "It is said that when the Ice Princess lost her greatest love, she melted into a puddle and washed away into the earth. "
the nightmare - "There was this one dude with a striped sweater who would go into ur nightmares while u sleep..."
the poor girl - "There was once a poor little girl who worked so hard all of her life to take care of her family. Dressed in rags for clothing, she was selfless and never dared to spend on herself. At the height of summer, there was a festival in which all of the town would dress up and party. A faerie descended one day and gave her this veil, a simple cloth that would ensure that her true beauty would be shown to everyone. That night at the festival, she found her true love."
the ronin - "They say that the greatest swordsman in the world wandered the country for years after his master died. He used his mastery of the sword to help people in need."
the skier and the doctor - "One time I saw this dude skiing way too fast on the slopes. He went over some bumps and lost control.. he fell down but was still sliding really fast right toward some trees! There was nothing we could do. Everyone watched in horror as he slid into this big tree headfirst!!! Everyone ran over and the guys head was all open.. and parts of his brain lay in the snow. A woman came forward and pushed the brain back into his head, packing it in nicely with some snow. She reassured us, 'Don't worry, I'm a doctor.' "
the widow:
"I once knew this girl. She had a new husband every month. Someway, somehow they always ended up in the river / sliced to pieces / beaten to death."
"When this skirt came down, so did he."
"She peeled [her stockings] off like she did his skin."
"His head crushed like a watermelon underneath these boots."
"On the day of her wedding, he cried, cried, cried... The pain of his missing legs was excrutiating."
"I once knew a girl who tore the wings off of flies and raced them against each other. The winner was assured a swift and painful death."
"She concealed a razor in her sock which no one saw until it was too late."
"She wore this skirt on the day she sat on his grave."
"If you look closely enough, you can see spatters of blood on her shoes. But by then, you'll have a knife protruding from your eye socket."

Gods & such:

the Angelsmith - forged the Angelbow.
Apollus - "It is said that, when day breaks, it is the sun god Apollus spreading his cloak over the sky to regain his kingdom from the moon goddess Lunaris. ...It is said that during the day, the heavens reflected the visage of Apollus. The shape of his face became the full range of his emotions. Despite his hatred of Lunaris, every millenium her image came into his mind, eclipsing his own dominion over the sky."
Eirmehz - "The god who was known to lead those in passing to the Underworld."
Kaze - "The son of the Wind God, Kaze, was once given a blanket by his father in order to protect him from the wild. He carried this blanket with him everywhere he went until he was old enough to fend for himself."
Lunaris - "It is said that, when night falls, it is the moon goddess Lunaris spreading her cloak over the sky to regain her kingdom from the sun god Apollus. ...It is said that during the night, the heavens reflected the visage of Lunaris. The shape of her face became the full range of her emotions. Despite her hatred of Apollus, every millenium his image came into her mind, eclipsing her own dominion over the sky."
Phrigustus - "The god of Winter, Phrigustus, once wielded a gauntlet that was said to transform rain to ice. ...Phrigustus once had a great love. He sacrificed all that he had for her, his power, his status, weapons that could turn the world into a frozen wasteland... talk about WHIPped."
Vulcagni - "The god of summer, Vulcagni, once wielded a gauntlet that was said to shape fire into weapons. ...Vulcagni once had a great love. He sacrificed all that he had for her, his power, his status, weapons that could turn the world to ashes... you might say he was WHIPped."

Places:

Allen Fah - A kingdom conquered by an anonymous, battle-scarred hero.
Buckley Hall - "If you've ever attended class in Buckley Hall, you'll find that it's very f*#@in' cold in there. Better put on this sweater vest before you freeze your @$$ off!"
Eastern Continent - Source of the Straw Hat. Possibly where Vol Geh Trahn ruled?
Felis Island - Source of the cat gloves, boots, tail, and ears. "A distant island on which large jungle cats are the only inhabitants."
NEW! Mythra Mountains - Where Mythrill is mined by "inefficient, unionized dwarves."
Northern Continents - "The seafaring folk of the Northern Continents were well known for their unsurpassed skill at fishing ... well, that and cold blooded murder." An Old Norse/Scandanavian themed land.
South Durham (Durem?) - Beautiful countryside, a place to retire and enjoy a quiet life.

Other:

the Doptera - "There was once a race of graceful insectoid beings known as the Doptera. Their queen was said to have worn a mantilla which, when spread open and gazed upon, would fill the hearts of men with a light of joy. An evil king hunted and killed her to steal her mantilla. However, he did not realize that its form reflected that of its owner's heart. And once he donned it, it disintegrated into ash."
Dragons:
"In this day and age, dragonkind has become nearly extinct. Necromancers of our age have sought to bring them back to life through the dark arts and thus the Bone dragon was born -- a reanimated skeleton of a dragon with the ability to break itself apart and reshape itself at will."
"The dragons from the north mountains left their lairs one day... no one knows why. A baby dragon's egg was left behind that was brought back by a lone explorer. Baby dragons are very active, frisky reptiles and they are the most loyal of all creatures. He sleeps best in a bed of gold coins, but only make one if you can afford it!"
Elves - "Legends speak of elves that live deep in the forests. Very graceful and beautiful in all that they do." (same as Fairies or different?)
Fairies - "One day a maiden fell asleep in the forest. While she slept, fairies marveled at her beauty, and fashioned a headband made of flowers, placing it on her before she awoke."
Gaioh Ninja Clan - "Rumored to be dark angels sent to avenge the deeds of mankind."
Gorgonus - "A creature whose gaze could turn a person to stone with a single glance."
Hibi - An aboriginal tribe associated with Isle de Gambino. The Ocean Wrap and Ocean Sarong are made from Hibi cloth.
Kyubi - "Known shapeshifters who often took the form of a sly fox."
Noir - Famous design firm whose clothing lines can be found all over Gaia.
Norisu Ninja Clan - "Rumored to possess secret, dark arts known as Asu Kikingu. One of these arts was the ability to control links of chain and blades as an extension of their body for either attacking or for defense."
NEW! O RLY - "The legendary 'O RLY?' owl is a nocturnal species that populates the Gaian Woods, an expression of amused disbelief forever plastered on its jeering face. Though they constantly irritate Gaian lumberjacks with their mocking hoots, O RLY's come in a variety of fashionably sarcastic poses."
the Phoenix - "There are stories that tell of the rise of the Phoenix after she fell in battle. Or so it appeared. The Phoenix, however, did not fall but instead merely cast off the shell that restrained her true power."
PineApple Systems, Inc. - Makers of the G9 Laptop.
Sacred Leaves - "These oversized leaves were sacred to the wild dwellers of the jungle. Not only were they symbols of life, they also made a very simple, yet beautiful head dress."
Soldat - The Gaia military (or a branch of it).
Volex - Makes pricey wristwatches.
Winter Fox - "The Winter Fox is the slyest of the foxes for its coat hides it in the winter snow."
wraith - "a dark creature that wanders the night endlessly."
ZONY - Manufacturer of top quality (and freaking expensive) personal electronic devices.

Oh that's right Ehrimez nvm ^ ^;;