Magister Joan:
Well... People often see Wizards as cold, remote beings, but in fact they're not. The study of magic simply sharpens certain facets of our personalities. We've all heard stories of some insecure apprentice who becomes an arrogant sorcerer, eh?
That's how we start down those dark paths. Of course, it seems that magical success depends in part on cultivating those personality traits.
Me? Uh...well...