a torus flattened and scaled would do for a hold on strap.. maybe 2 one scross the top and one around the head? if you use the same or simular texture it should blend in and you can keep the short hair? pauldrons and bracers are a decent idea.. there's always using a chain texture underneath for the abdomen? just random ideas.. if ye like one good.. if not but it sparks something else.. great 8 ) Cheers