Wow! What a sinister little fellow! Your muted colors look great and the red 'n white stripes on his trousers are - just like the nice NMM on the cleaver - awesome. The subtle reddish tint of the nose gives it a lot of character. I'd have preferred a more neutral background for the pic - but I can't see why people only give it 7's.
This miniature makes me smile (in a good way, not a crazy sinister way like the miniature...) He looks very funny to me at least, holding a small clever with an octopus on his head. Looks like a french/sushi chef. Good work!