Thanks for the comments, especially for the animation issues. I'll be sure to do some work with the geometry/edge loops around there to make it more animation friendly.
Really nice work here. That is one manly beard. I wish I could grow a beard like that.. I think the boots, mainly just the toe area, could use a little re-working... feels a little boxy to me. And if this model is going to be used for a game, you will find that it probably won't animate very well. While your geometry is…