Tiger ONYX (HE, HIM, HIS) is a non-specific Gender Queer Rebel and a vibrant tapestry of activism, authenticity, and boldness. highlights of his journey include representing Michigan’s Leather Community as Leadership and Community Lead of the Leather Solidarity Collective, ONYX Great Lakes Councilor of the ONYX National Council, President of the Michigan Band Of Brothers, Alumni member and Past President of the Great Lakes Chapter of ONYX, a member of the Black Bear Brotherhood in Detroit, and has previously held the titles of Mr. Liberty Leather 2019, Liberty Leather All-Star, Mr. Michigan Leather 2020, and Michigan Leather Pride boy 2024.

Through visibility and participation, Tiger has fostered various connections within the Leather community and is affectionately known as “Michigan’s Favorite Cum Kitty, The Protector of the Michigan Pups, The Ultimate Bear Snack, The Honeydripper, the Olivia Pope of ONYX Great Lakes” and other terms of endearment from various Michigan Leather clubs and organizations.

Tiger’s advocacy centers on positive BIPOC representation, HIV/AIDS care, and queer-focused support for survivors of sexual and domestic violence. By working to end gender-based violence and driving community engagement, Tiger balances rebellion with a fierce commitment to the health, safety, and equity of the entire LGBTQIA+ community.

Bearsona is a very passionate gamer, and unfortunately, still has a debilitating addiction to League of Legends (would not recommend to anyone, avoid at all costs). Other than League of Legends, Bearsona enjoys JRPGS such as Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, Bravely Default, Persona, and many more! Other gaming favorites include Pokémon, Tekken, Left 4 Dead, Dead by Daylight, Mario Party/Kart, and many more. Please feel free to approach Bearsona to talk about video games!

Outside of video gaming, Bearsona enjoys Magic the Gathering, an overindulgence of bara and furry erotica, Matt Fox (partner), singing, dancing, and rotting in bed with his cats, Neku and Mikki.

You can describe Bearsona as a kind, compassionate, introverted, dumb bitch, indoor bear that is a slut in theory but not so much in practice.

Bearsona wants to help community members understand the importance of self-care. By taking care of yourself, you can start caring for everyone else in the community with the best version of yourself. You matter, and do not let anyone else or yourself say otherwise!

Bearsona hopes to continue breaking out of his shell and immerse himself further into the community by attending local and out-of-state leather/kink/fetish/bear events. At these events, you can see Bearsona intently attending different educational classes to equip himself with knowledge. As well as enjoying the company of familiar and new faces in these spaces. Bearsona might not be as kinky or engage in too many sexual activities, but he still enjoys the fun these spaces provide, and there should still be space for those not engaging in sexual, kink, or fetish activities, as long as they are respectful to others who are using that space for those activities.

Ultimately, Bearsona aspires to be a mentor and educator for those who are new to the community, just as he started.

Master Lucian Raven (he/him) is a bootblack from Sioux City, Iowa who has been engaged in leather care for over 15 years and has been formally bootblacking since 2020. He is the bootblack coordinator for ILW in Des Moines, Iowa and Missouri Kink Weekend in Kansas City, Missouri in addition to working the stands at events and venues across the country. His passions as a bootblack include leather restoration and caring for nontraditional gear (critter grooming, colored leather gear, neoprene, and pleather in particular). He's the Bratty Daddy and proud Owner of His doll, celina who He currently serves alongside as your 2025 Midwest Master and slave. As an educator he enjoys teaching leather care skills, mental health and disability considerations in kink, service oriented power exchange, emotional sadism, and dynamic negotiations. He's a proud member of the House of Raven, a leather family in the Midwest with a passion for service to our communities and preservation of our history.

Pup Shock (He/Him/His) is a true switch with a love of predicament and sensual play with a sadistic side. From training submissive tops, to bringing experiences of rubber, drone play, objectification, and restraint play to simply pawing holes, he brings over a decade of experience blending kink into customized scenes to affront the senses. Strike up a conversation about your favorite kinks and find yourself engaged with a no-shame lets-play-a-game dog who can't seem to stop coming up with new ways to play.

My name is Kiso Pony, or my human name is Aspen (He/Him). I am the Indiana Pet of 2025 and a member of House Exemplar. I am a Proud Trans Man, and I have been in the Kink and Leather community since 2016. I have found a home for myself in the pet and leather community and attempt to support both of them every chance I get. I look to ensure that every critter feels valued, regardless of whether they have someone to share their critter soul with.

Alex cameron has been a member of the Cincinnati Leather community since her first event in 2018.  In that time, she's created deep, personal friendships and served as member at large on the board of Cincinnati Leather from 2021-2024.  Alex flags black, gray, gray flannel, alight pink, and leopard with a little lavender and silver lame thrown in for good measure.  Outside of leather and kink, Alex has a deep passion for community, volunteering for, organizing, and serving on the board of directors for multiple organizations in the greater Cincinnati area.  When she's not supporting her community, Alex can be found gracing drag and burlesque stages across the country with her wife of 7 years