Mwili was born on a cruel, desolate planet ... and dreamed of the stars. Ferret was a thief and smuggler on exotic worlds ... until his ruin. Pen was trained by the master warriors, the Siblings of the Shroud, learning the lethal skills that would someday forge a legend ... and conquer an empire. He was a man who lived three lives--the mentor and inspiration for The man who never missed. This is his story ...