HC_Bret - that's really nice man, I like the idea of outlining him and may do it in flash after all, but I don't think I'll go with the line on the arm (it certainly helps it read better, but just doesn't feel right because of the difference in width). Thanks for the suggestions!
Tourist - the tip re: taking advantage of the block size is damn smart. I definitely think I'm giving that a go; re: the hair - I think I'm simply going to forgo the blond and, like your ref below, go with something darker. I swapped the toga around, great idea!
Thanks a bunch both of you!