Yeah! I have won a tournament or two with a similar list. Aionus speeds up nearby Gremlins in the first rounds as he rolls up with them toward the middle. He can also speed up Merris, who can then get a ridiculous 4AP + (0) action and do tricks like drop a scheme marker, move, drop a scheme marker, move, drop a scheme marker.
Here's the Crew I typically use: Somer + Family Tree, Can of Beans, Encouragement. Ainous. Merris + Show Off. Skeeters x 2. Lightning Bug (for healing). Bayou Gremlins x 5.