Much like our apostates.

[Remaining hidden, spending much of their days aiming to escape persecution. Dorian has never been able to blame them for that. For all that he doesn't approve of concerning his homeland, he is forever grateful that he at least had his safety there, being a mage.]

Likewise, not all mages are good, but the same could be said for any group, I'm sure you'll agree. People themselves are so varied.