Your texturing looks really awesome sandman300! Last challenge, jsprogg and 3dM@niak inspired me to really work hard to improve my modeling skills. Your work here is making me want to work hard on my texturing skills. Also, I think the sword is a nice addition and adds more flavor. I like flavor.

If you've got time, and if you havn't already, you should check out subsurface scattering. I hear it's great for skin.