I'm running a SR4 game, and, oddly, I have to generate a whole bunch of NPCs because the old ones tend to get shot in the face. I'm increasing dissatisfied with the default character sheets (for both PC and my use) and the stat block format in the book, and I haven't had the gumption to sit down and think out optimum new ones. Does anyone know of a specific better way?

Mintcar made some good character sheets. Search for a post by him, they're in his signature.