I’m sorry to debunk a myth or two but… I’m sure it has been stated many times that most of the warrior npcs in the first game were warriors only because the devs have wanted them to have the Healing Signet. So instead of judging them by their in-game profession, I’d rather take a look on their equipment or simply theme.
Honestly, I don’t think we’ve EVER seen an asura fighting with a non-magical weapon prior to Guild Wars 2. As a result, I wouldn’t be too quick to jump into profession related conclusions.
For example, take a look at Blimm: http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Blimm
He’s marked as a warrior, but from the first time we met him, he’s looking for his staff. Mentioned item can be found in game: http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Red_Asuraline_Staff
As you can see, it requires spawning power. If it means anything, we should assume that despite being marked as a warrior, Blimm should be thought of as an ritualist. Same reasoning can be applied to another asura scholar, Renk, although the GWW says that he can be seen using his staff as a melee weapon.
Nevertheless, almost every major asura npc in the original game seems to be some kind of caster. Vekk, Oola, Gadd, Kerrsh (not sure about this one, but he wields a staff if I’m correct).
TL;DR: In the original game warrior profession may mean that the npc should have easy access to one of the most basic healing skills (Healing Signer) or that the character himself is a warrior. In most situations it’s obvious to tell what’s the case.
