She sure is.
As for the mystery man. Who knows who he could be? Perhaps, you shall find out one day.
We agreed with Strider on Menaya's cameo some time ago. I didn't really plan anything important for that, I just thought it would be fun. It gives her more depth. Plus, if she ever meets either of the magicians who appeared in the beginning, she might want revenge, which could turn out to be interesting.