Thank you for the kind words everyone!
@Opacus: Always loved your work. Originally was planning on making the lighting a little more obvious, but ran out of time. Maybe if I have a little free time I'll brighten those areas just a bit more =)
Really good stuff. Loving the palette and texturing. Little feedback point: I like how the character pops, but he also feels a bit like he's been pasted into the scene. I think some subtle lighting from the fire on the trees/leaves around him could help connect the background and character a little more.
nice work!!