Attached Link: http://www.nerd3d.com/Tutorial/SuperMorph.htm

Here is a great ERC tutorial. BTW I am finishing up a custom character myself. Sychonicity is a wierd thing. Its been a huge project with lots of chalendes for me too - I am glad I am not alone, I've finished the mesh and finishing up the CR2 Would love to touch base with you and compare notes. I'll be happy to help yo with ERC and maybe you can give me some pionters on the (*&%$ hands (BTW FOr UVs I went with a V3 compatable map I'll post a copy of mt model with a texture later tommorow its on another computer.)