The ‘headless’ are also known as Blemmyes, Epiphagi, Ewaipanoma, or Sternophthalmoi (chest-eyes). First mentioned in the Histories of Herodotus as living in eastern Libya, but later said to live south of Egypt, in Ethiopia, in India, in eastern Asia, on the Andaman islands, in South America, or in western Africa.
Akephalos
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Large humanoids, standing eight or nine feet tall, covered in golden-brown hair (short over most of their bodies, but longer on their backs). Their most distinctive feature is that they have no necks, with their facial features appearing on their chests and their brain between their shoulders. Their small ears are located under their armpits and hidden by fur.
Although able to fashion weapons such as bows and spears, Akephaloi do not usually wear clothes or armor.
Attribute Modifiers: ST +5 (Size, -10%) [45].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: SM +1; Basic Move +1 [5].
Advantages: DR 1 (Tough Skin, -40%) [3]; Fur [1]; Injury Tolerance (No Neck) [5].
Disadvantages: Low TL 2 [-10]; No Peripheral Vision [-15].
Features: Cannot wear helmets or torso armor made for other races.