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Depending on your main Crafts, a Battle retainer can benefit a WVR/LTW/ALC/CUL; a miner retainer can benefit a BSM/GSM/ARM and a Botanist retainer can benefit a CRP/CUL/ALC. Also, with a miner/botanist retainer you can just send them off to gather crystals which can help you in the long run.
Miner also supports leatherworker because you need a constant supply of alumen if you're converting hides into leather.

Botanist collects a lot of raw materials for weaver.