Hello! I'm Tim Leiner (any pronouns), the game designer behind Setting Off! I'm originally from Luxemburg and am currently living in Germany, where I've worked as a trained retail salesman. I've been playing TTRPGs for ten years, mostly as a gamemaster for Dungeons & Dragons.

Pallor Publishing focuses creative efforts towards designing systems of divination such as Tarot, Oracle, ESP cards, and offers a class on customized Sigil Design and Activation. ___ Crowdfunding on BackerKit now! Vibrating Tarot is our forthcoming pleasure product themed Tarot deck. Please see our campaign here: Vibrating Tarot Crowdfunding Campaign ___ Frank Lawrence Creative Director Frank Lawrence is an independent artist and freelance typographer from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. After obtaining a Bachelor of Design from York University / Sheridan College’s Joint Program in Design in 2011, I've been running a small freelance design business called Pallor Publishing, where I offer typography consultation, book design, font design, and on the weekends, I read Tarot and ESP cards by appointment. In my personal life, I garden poisonous plants, collect old typewriters, and am learning to play the saw. Please see me on social media and say hi anytime. IG @VibratingTarot www.pallorpublishing.com www.vibratingtarot.com

I am Ahmed_AJ.Suffety Ahmed Suffety is a designer, writer, editor, graphic and layout designer, and project manager for tabletop RPGs. The founder of his business specializes in intricately designed game screens, dice boxes, rolling trays, and writing tools, which reflect his commitment to quality craftsmanship. suffety.com

I'm just here to make carbs and smiles.

I’m the illustrator and maker behind Angry Gato Designs, where whimsical cat-and-critter art meets humor, heart, and a touch of the unexpected. My work comes to life as stickers, suncatchers, zines, 3D-printed critters, and other playful creations.

Hi! I'm Lexi, an independent merch and digital artist. I make fan art and you can catch me at cons on the east cost of the USA. I am the creator of the AllMight ita bag and more! I hope you stay a while.

Bogwyrm Miniatures is a duo of cave dwelling troglodytes, spawned deep within the limestone grottoes in the cold north called Minnesota. We scour the earth for the finest pewters from the most obscure of sources. In addition to our own oldhammer-inspired miniature lines (being backed here!) expect us to import a steady stream of content from small-scale sculptors, patrons, and dungeon synth artists from around the world.

Merch Designer, Fandom lover. 

Started in 2025 to develop and publish TTRPG materials, Parallel Dimension Gaming comprises Casey Christofferson, Zach Glazar, Jeff Harknesss, and Edwin Nagy. Together we have written for a dozen companies, published 1000s of pages, and played and run games for over 100 years.  We're excited to be working together and look forward to working with others, both veterans and newcomers to the business.

I'm Josh Heath, Chief Operations Officer of High Level Games. I'm a designer, writer, editor, developer, and game master. You may know me from Army Men, Werewolf: The Podcast, Mage: The Podcast or more!

Hi there! I’m Vinny, a passionate hobbyist artist and furry enthusiast with a flair for creating charming merchandise that brings joy to the furry community. Inspired by mid-century American culture and classic soda shops, I love combining nostalgia with playful designs. My latest projects include a series of enamel pins featuring adorable characters from Freddy and Friends, along with my whimsical "Smiling Critters" line inspired by Poppy Playtime. When I’m not sketching or designing, you can find me exploring new creative ideas, working on fun collaborations, or crafting unique items for my vendor booth. I’m dedicated to making each piece special and hope to share my love for art and the furry community through my work. Thank you for your support in bringing these delightful creations to life!

Nominal Games is a small studio focused on making TTRPGs.

TTRPG designer, publishing games as Fanterland.

Artist, humanist, fangirl. I make LGBTQ fantasy with language jokes, trauma/recovery, time travel, and cats. Webcomics: Leif & Thorn (since 2015), But I'm A Cat Person (2011-2020). 

Hi, nice to meet you *extends virtual handshake* I'm Jess Taylor aka Loadofolbobbins, a textile artist and illustrator who lives by the sea in Portsmouth, UK.  I makes bright, bold and fun sustainable statement jewellery, prints and homewares inspired by nature, books and coosplaying pigeons. I'm no stranger to crowdfunding, having successfully funded 6 projects previously, for everything from pins, prints, tea towels and zines. I love taking inspiration from nature in particular, taking the time to notice all the incredible colours and patterns nature provides. If you fancy taking a peek at some of my work you can visit my shop and website here: https://www.loadofolbobbins.com/ You can also find me over on Bsky as Loadofolbobbins 

We make party card games for people who are bored of the same old party card games. You know the ones. We're the indie creators behind Swearmints, Cheer Up, Drawing Swords, and other analog cardboard boxes designed to get your friends off their phones. Our goal is simple: make games you'll actually want to play more than once — the kind that leave people crying laughing, yelling across the table, and making fast friends. If you like humor that's a little unhinged and games that don't collect dust on the shelf… welcome. 2026 Conventions -> Pax East, Pax Unplugged

Welcome to my BackerKit page!  I’m Claudia Blood—though you may also meet me as CJ Blood or Claudia Belle—an award-winning author who refuses to color inside genre lines. From science-fantasy time loops to cozy crystal shops, from romantasy dragon courts to small-town romcoms, my worlds are bound together by one constant: underdogs who rise, break the rules, and forge found families in the teeth of chaos. My background as a research scientist means I can’t resist weaving science into magic, myth into tech, and heartbreak into hope. Whether it’s a dragon-bonded queen, a talking rabbit with questionable life advice, or an assassin trying to outrun time itself, my characters fight for meaning when the odds are stacked against them. When I’m not conjuring new universes, I live in Minnesota with my kids and a rotating cast of furry sidekicks. I’m thrilled to share my latest adventures with you—whether you’ve come for the bunnies, the dragons, or the rebels with a cause.  Welcome to the chaos.

Laurie O'Connel is an RPG writer and one of the brains behind Twelve Pins Press. You might have heard of his games Hieronymus or Lichcraft. 

https://killerpancakeillustration.com Killerpancake Illustration is Genevieve Barbee-Turner, a tarot card illustrator and two-dimensional artist based in Pittsburgh, PA. She is creating cursed occult wares including tarot decks, stickers and stationary, fine art prints, and other decor inspired by horror stories, folklore, and ghost stories from across history and pop culture. Killerpancake blends contemporary Appalachia and queer/femme identity with a splash of gothic aesthetic. Genevieve’s pen name, Killerpancake, is an ode to hours of listening to audiobooks while drawing as a young girl. A reference to a cozy mystery book title, listening to a story has always painted pictures inside her head in a way that nothing else does. In 2012, she started recording a podcast called The AP Collection, where she interviewed approximately 200 people about Pittsburgh and creativity. These conversations inspired a fully illustrated 78-card tarot deck detailing the realities of “New Pittsburgh” called Bridge Witches: A Tarot Deck. As a product of the Bible Belt in the 90s, Genevieve lived in the wake of the Satanic Panic. As a result, she learned early that fear and anxiety are tools used by people to control others, especially women and queer people. Later, she luckily, found “misfits” in the goth club scene, where she met people of a wide variety of genders and sexual identities. In the era of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, there were spaces that sheltered folks living on the fringe, and in that space, Genevieve discovered her people. Genevieve earned a BFA in Art from Carnegie Mellon University in 2007, and studied at Universität der Künste Berlin in 2006 focusing on printing, drawing, and printmaking. However, her practice was built long before entering an art studio. Since childhood, she has had a drawing instrument in her hand. Copying of fashion photography in Vogue magazine, her obsession with the human figure and its dynamic use to tell stories remains relevant today. She moved on to drawing classes on VHS tapes, then at the local community center, and ultimately attended The Governor’s School for the Arts in Norfolk, Virginia, during high school before moving on to her studies at CMU in Pittsburgh.

Hello! We are Cosmic Eye, a small group of artists and makers of magical gifts and accessories. We appreciate your support! Check us out! www.cosmiceye.org

Plotbunny Games is an award-winning small publisher for tabbletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) and story games. We're based in Berlin, Germany and run by Andrea Rick. Our previous games include: Against the Monster; Bunny, We Bought a Dungeon; Catcrawl; Dolly, We Bought a Dream House; and Viva la QueerBar (all available in both English and German). We've also published the German translations of Follow and Dream Askew/Dream Apart and will publish the German version of Paranormal Inc. in fall 2025. Further translations into German are in progress. You can find out more about us on our website (German-only so far) and on our Itch.io page (English and German).

Fantasy map maker, Weirdo Artist, Ennie nominated game designer, and part time slug. patreon.com/TigerWizard

Creature Caster is a boutique miniature manufacturing company based out of Canada. We specialize in producing high quality miniatures for collecting, painting, roleplaying and wargaming. We always use the highest quality methods available to us, and never stop in our drive to improve.

🍅+🐼, 🐍+🥒, 🌯+🐸, 🦐+🐒, 🦈 + 🐧, 🐙 + 🍇, 🫍 + 🧇, 🐅 + 🦐, 🍓+💜, 🦞+🪵 Hi! I'm Tsatsaa Campi, founder of Mash-Up Friends and co-founder of Tsalt Seasonings. Our crowdfunding journey started back in 2021, when we launched our first Kickstarter campaign for Tsalt Seasonings. In 2026, we returned to crowdfunding — this time for something a little different: Mash-Up Friends. Mash-Up Friends are what happens when two totally different things become one lovable little creature. Part this, part that, all charm — each design blends unexpected pairs into pint-sized characters with big personality. It started with our very first collection and a simple idea: friendship (and creativity) knows no limits. Since then, Mash-Up Friends has grown into a family passion project — dreamed up by two brothers, Tului and Tenger, with their aunt bringing the designs to life. Each collection introduces a brand-new theme and a fresh cast of mash-up creatures — playful blends of unexpected pairs, designed to be collected, loved, and shared. From our very first launch to what's coming next, one thing stays the same: there's always a mash-up friend for everyone. We're so glad you're here. 🫶 🍅+🐼, 🐍+🥒, 🌯+🐸, 🦐+🐒, 🦈 + 🐧, 🐙 + 🍇, 🫍 + 🧇, 🐅 + 🦐, 🍓+💜, 🦞+🪵

Stephen Scott | Full Time Illustrator & Pro Convention Artist | | He/They |  | Inquiries- [email protected] linktr.ee/Blindcoyoteart

Author / Illustrator / Animator. Obsessed with the ever elusive “never been done before” I’m on a quest to re-invent the way we read books using technology to bring stories to life!

Hello! My name is Danielle and I run the business Studio Fluff! I have been focused on making handmade plushies for several years. I am now pivoting to making manufactured plushies and accessories of my character designs through Kickstarter and Backerkit. I do hope you might like my designs and consider supporting my project! Thank you!

By day, Andy (he) is an antitrust economist who focuses on sports economics, especially related to college football and basketball. He's worked on several major lawsuits around whether and how college athletes get paid, and his first crowdfunded game, Envelopes of Cash, took full advantage of his knowledge of the underground economy of bag men and hundred-dollar handshakes.  He's also really into Euro-style board games, which led him to make Envelopes of Cash, a Euro that feels truly set in 21st-century America.  With his second effort, Skybirds, he returns to his childhood love of all thing related to WWI aviation and to a very different genre: a climbing/shedding game.  

JULIETTE is a New York Times, USA Today and internationally bestselling author of fantasy and paranormal romance. She’s a mood reader as well as a mood writer if that wasn’t obvious by her eclectic book list. As a native of Louisiana, she is inspired by the moss-laden trees and slow-moving bayou of her home as well as the Gothic setting of nearby New Orleans. She loves lazy nights with her husband, old-fashioneds, and family gatherings.