Instead of that I would prefer a Nintendo character. Toad, waluigi, birdo, dixie, kk rool, some animal crossing character, another pokemon...
If it had to be an indie character... I guess Shantae, but I wouldn't be excited about it.

Shantae fits perfectly

Well, as some already said, i prefer seeing others in smash, as they really need to earn it through years of existence and great games, like sonic, megaman, pacman etc.But if i had to choose, Shovel Knight or Shantae would be good choices

Shantae would be my choice.

I'd prefer Shantae

And personally, I think there are a few indie characters (Shantae & Shovel Knight) that I believe HAVE earned it already.
Although not as much as others have for years now, like say.... Impa!

Anyone but Shovel Knight.

(I must be the only one who does NOT want Shovel Knight in Smash)

I want Quote and Curly from Cave Story to be in and act like Ice Climbers. But it will never happen....

Shantae gets my vote.

Shantae of course. Shovel Knight is a candidate after a few more games, as long as they are released on Nintendo.plattforms