A Hornblower of Longbottom, it might have been expected that Borcho would have followed his forefathers in the cultivation of pipe-weed. Old Toby’s blood may run through him, but farming was not enough for Borcho. Having shown early signs of intellect, Borcho found work at the famous Mathom-house in Michel Delving. It was here that he was apprenticed in the preservation of mathoms, from which he was able to join the Mathom Society, eventually becoming a respected lifetime member. Developing a love for history and literature, he also established himself as a notable author throughout the Shire. Such is his devotion to his work and research, Borcho never married.

After recently falling on hard times, Borcho was invited by his old friend and fellow scholar, Brablo Boffin, to serve as the librarian of his smial, Boffin’s Burrow, in the village Barleywick. Returning to the Southfarthing, his birthplace, Borcho is now content to spend his twilight years caring for the library of his friend, whilst also continuing his passion as an author. In later life, he has been known to ponder upon many of life’s unanswered questions, causing many to consider him rather eccentric.