Bo'orchu
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Bo'orchu was one of the first and most loyal of Genghis Khan's friends and allies. He first met Genghis as a boy, when Temujin (Genghis) was looking for his stolen horses. He helped to win back the horses, and returned with Temujin to his father, Nakhu the Rich, who scolded him, having feared he was dead. Later, Temujin sent Khasar to get Bo'orchu and bring him to Temujin's camp.
He was sent to spy on the Merkits with Belgutei and Jelme after Temujin's flight from them when he lost Borte. After Genghis's appointment to Great Khan of the Mongols, he was made head of Genghis's followers along with Jelme. He was rewarded again after Genghis became Gurkhan.
When Genghis was at Dalannemurges to fight Tatars, heavy rain fell and Bo'orchu stood over Genghis with a felt sheet to shelter him. Genghis later rewarded Bo'orchu for this deed, claiming he only moved his feet once during the night. Bo'orchu was later shot off his horse during the battle of Khalakhaljid Sands. He stole an enemy horse and returned the next day, helping to find the enemy position. Bo'orchu was one of Ogedai's most trusted friends.
