Best Smash Bros Melee Newbie character

[Wazootyman]

Tonight I'm playing Smash Brothers for about the first time ever. I know, it's weird. What makes it worse is I'm playing against a group of people, including my gf, who have a helluva lot more experience than I do. Thousands of hours more experience.

I want to make at least a noble showing. Which character is easiest to adapt to in a short amount of time. I already have the game, so I'll have a few hours to practice before people start showing up.

Oh, and for clarification... I'm playing melee, never even played the N64 version.

[jeffdsmith]

I'd recommend Roy. Use the C-stick.

Or Kirby.

[squidget]

Kirby is really easy to use and easy to master. You'll be kick ass in no time. ;)
Ok, maybe not that good but you can at least hold your own.

[PixyJunket]

Jigglypuff! Oh, wait.. that's if your sick in the head, like me. :D2:

[Joe Molotov]

Sheik and Roy are both good choices.

Roy has a strong Over-C attack, and Sheik is really fast and you chain her attacks together easily.