There are a handful of mages - a commonplace attempt to rebrand one's self, but a rose by any other name still has that thorny backside.

How refreshing to hear your expectation of them! I see that you are a man of good taste or standard experience. Though, it's a folly to suggest a magician could be anything but pompous. (The young lad of my recent acquaintance being a potential exception, but his are extenuating circumstances.)

You are familiar with the unfortunate lot of arrogance, so I must query: Have you served them or simply been subject to their flatulence?