Asura

Asuras were good messenger spirits in service of deities, and as such are main competitors to the devas. They were a symbol of goodness and light, kindness and tenderness, and often appeared on the Material Plane helping mystics and faithful. Asuras resemble a man with marble pale skin and huge red wings. Their hair can be red copper or golden color. They are armed with eagle claws and wear loose toga.

Combat
From time immemorial, Ashura were the messengers not soldiers, but do not underestimate their strength and combat experience. They attack their opponents from the air causing terrible wounds by claws and prefer dogfight terrestrial. Being one of the wisest creatures in the outer planes, they are immune to many forms of magic and completely protected from illusions. Thanks to its marvelous vision they can easily recognize the lies and punish the guilty.Asura can also transform into a human or half-human to go unnoticed. In this case, all their abilities are retained.

Habitat/Society
In their native plans asuras managed by experienced commanders which they are unconditionally obeys. But at any time any of the asuras can safely engage to another commander as their service free. Also there are free asuras wandering, help people around the world, showing by example how to live.

Ecology
Asura beings living in outher planes and do not directly influence the ecology of Zakhara.

Sourcebooks

 * Monstrous Compendium Al-Qadim Appendix