Borik has crossed the Velkar Spires enough times to trust the storm about as far as he can throw a mule. Hired to guard the caravan, he takes that duty seriously, though his idea of protection can be brutally practical.

When the lead bridge begins to collapse, Borik's instinct is to sever the span and cut losses before the whole caravan is dragged into the gulf. He can be talked down, disarmed, or redeemed, and how the party handles him sets the tone for how he sees them.

Earn his respect and Borik becomes a dependable blade and a voice of hard experience inside the monastery. Cross him, and he becomes a stubborn obstacle who trusts his own judgment over anyone's faith.