I've always given Alvin to Triss previously, but this time I've gone with Shani. I actually think Triss is the logical choice, for all the reasons listed in this thread, but I waned a change.Has anyone noticd that as soon as you choose Shani she starts eating, and that's all she does? I suspect she'll be one fat 50 year-old! It's as though once she's got Geralt in her clutches she stops worrying about her weight.