http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
External Drive is probably your best approach with what you want to achieve, and yes you can have multiple accounts and they will be separated in terms of purchases etc.
I run mine like this with my wife and son on a IMac with no problems
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
External Drive is probably your best approach with what you want to achieve, and yes you can have multiple accounts and they will be separated in terms of purchases etc.
I run mine like this with my wife and son on a IMac with no problems