Rob

Rob (ロブ Robu) was a Fairy Tail Mage who was kidnapped and enslaved in the Tower of Heaven. He was also a close friend of Makarov and Erza Scarlet. He died protecting Erza during the slave rebellion that occurred in order to save Jellal Fernandes.

Appearance
Rob was a lean old man with pale skin. He had long white hair which went midway down his back. Two strands of hair stood up from the rest and pointed outwards. His eyebrows were nearly as long as the hair on his head, reaching down past his chin. He had a thick gray beard which extended down to his chest. He wore a pair of beige shorts with no shirt, so his black Fairy Tail mark located on his lower back is visible.

In his youth, Rob was a tall, muscular man. His gray hair pointed upwards with long brown eyebrows pointing opposite directions. He wore a simple dark shirt with a beige pants.

Personality
Rob was once a member of Fairy Tail (in a team with Makarov, Goldmine, Bob, Porlyusica and Yajima), and he greatly believed in freedom that lies within oneself. When he sacrificed himself to save Erza, he elicited her true magical potentials, thus being responsible for her power's growth. As he hails from Fairy Tail, he values friendship and does not mind dying for his friends' sake.

History
Rob was first seen in a flashback as an old man enslaved with Erza and her friends at the unfinished Tower of Heaven. Rob taught Erza about the true meaning of Magic. He died during the slaves' rebellion in an attempt to protect Erza from the Magical troops of Zeref's cult's attack. His Magical power at the time represented his life force, and his use of Magic to defend Erza resulted in his death. This brought on a change in his charge, and Erza's Magical abilities were awakened.

Magic & Abilities
Fire Magic: Rob used an apparently unique spell to protect Erza. Although it appears to be a fire-type Magic, it is also stated that he 'reflects' the enemy's attacks. It's possible that the spell he used merely reversed the fire-like effects of the incoming spells.

Battles & Events

 * Tower of Heaven Slave Revolt
 * Tower of Heaven Slaves vs. Tower of Heaven's Guards & Magic Troops