I think Mehvidan is poop, but I don't remember much of my early days. If a mage has the most damage for you, then great, but I would think that there would be at least one character (themistocles?) with more damage even with a lv 0 sword. Another stunner is always best for early toons, so I would keep cianna. I have no numbers to back me up, so if you like your damage with that or disagree with me then woopdydoo.