Inspired by Harryhausen's cyclops. So, cyclops for the beast, who serves as a guard for the beauty. I plan on more concepting since I really enjoy it, but this is my initial idea.
The Cyclops of the Royal Guard was chosen to protect the Princess from all manner of dire threats. The queen would not allow anyone or anything, less than the most formidable warriors, protect her daughter. So it was to be, that the King sent his best men to convince the beast that his life was better off serving the needs…
Thanks guys. Fleshing out the details on the armor now. I'm referencing Moorish architecture for my culture kit, imagining that the beast would have custom armor forged for him, befitting of a guard you might find protecting a princess.