Handfuls of Death

From the introduction: Ezanoip, the local illusionist wizard was a well respected, although not fully welcomed, part of the nearby town's community. Tired of being paid paltry sums of money for performing illusions, teaching teenagers, and creating the odd potion or scroll for mercenaries or adventurers, the local illusionist decided to seek a different path. One promising exciting discoveries, opportunities, dangers, and also, lots of money.