That looks awesome Peter! The weathered metal is my favourite part, that and the splash of blood! Really, really good. The blending on the pants isn\'t too shabby either (it\'s great of course)
Imagine being some poor halfling sitting on a log reading your book and smoking your pipe- then you glance a shadow moving up behind you in the tall grass. Waaaahhh.
Wow! I really love the skintone you have made! I think it is perfect, soft and realistic!
Now, if I were to critisize one thing it would be the place where the pants and his belly meets. It is like they melt together, I would suggest making a stronger darkline there.