I like shulk, mostly cuz he's wields the monado.

What about Zanza then? Or Meyneth? Or Fiora? Or Dunban? Or Alvis?

Yeah, shulk was the most dull character in the game to me.

He was actually one of my favorites, but to each his own.

I brought that up mainly because I'm pretty sure that is a smash bros fan who hasn't really played the game.

* Don't mess with the best. *

But I think that the best battle line pertain to Dunban and his Blossom Dance.

It's a really hard choice... From the main party? The TANK named Reyn... but I'd like to see more of Arglas (and the other Giants).

I kinda have a soft spot for Riki honestly...

Reyn, Riki, and Melia...
Dunban was the only character with whom I never connected (though I love the new Mii Fighter Dunban skin shown in the latest Direct)...
I'm surprised by all the dislike/indifference for Sharla...
Sure, she's not the most interesting character, and I definitely used her less and less as the game went on, but she still has her merits...
And there's a particular boss fight against a friend of hers I find particularly memorable...

Sharla. I liked her story and she was vital to my party survival. Seemed like whatever party I made I always wanted her in it. Plus the voice actor nailed it. Melia and Dunban was good too though.

I'm playing it now, I'm in Eryth Sea (this area is massive lol, I'm working on the timed quests), so maybe it's too soon to judge the characters. But now, if I have to choose, I would choose Reyn. I find him very likeable, and I can't avoid laughing every time he says: "What a bunch of jokers". I want a t-shirt with this! lol

Edit: http://www.myinstants.com/instant/man-what-a-buncha-jokers/

I was never a fan of Melia, to me she had the least appealing personality of the 7 playables, and the least attractive looks of the three women.

I didn't dislike her, (I liked all 7 overall) but she was my least favourite party member.