Elfman Strauss

Elfman (エルフマン Erufuman) is is one of the physically stronger Fairy Tail mages, exhibiting the ability called "Take Over," which allows him to absorb the power of monsters he defeated into his arm, earning him the nickname "Beast Arm Elfman." His member stamp is on his neck.

History
It seems both he and his sister Mirajane were badly hurt in the past due to their younger sister, Lisana, dying. It's said that Elfman's heart is locked shut because of what happened to Lisana. Mirajane is very concerned for Elfman when she found out he went with Gray to help out Natsu in the Phantom Lord guild building, though Kana feels that he will be fine.

In the past when Elfman, Mirajane and Lisana were all kids, Elfman was the only one who couldn't do a full-body take over. This depressed him because he was supposed to be a man.When he was younger, he was quite shy and kind. Like helping Natsu and Lisana raise the egg Natsu found. He was also said to be a good cook.

Search for Macau arc
Elfman is first seen towering over Lucy complaining about the noise and that they should use there fists to fight and show their manhood. He is then sent flying by Natsu and Gray. When he repeats what he said, Natsu hits him again.

Phantom Lord arc
When Fairy Tail assaulted Phantom Lord, Elfman was seen taking out a few of their members(while talking about being a man) as well as fighting with Gazille before Natsu interupted. He was also seen later trying to comfort Lucy along with Gray, Natsu, and Happy. He along with Gray intervene with Natsu's fight against one of the Element Four (also stating that he shouldnt get sick in vehicles but make them sick instead). While searching Phantom MK2 Elfman runs into Sol ( a member of the Elemental 4) and is nearly beaten. He decides that he has to do a Full-Body Take Over in order to win but remembering his sister Lisana, it fails. While fighting, Mirajane is taken hostage while pretending to be Lucy. Elfman, determined to overcome this setback and keep his vow to "never see his sister's tears" helped him regain the ability of full-body Take Over, and defeated Sol. After defeating Sol, Elfman makes his way towards Mirajane freeing her and apologizing to for taking the form that killed his sister again. However, Mirajane comforts him and figures out how to stop the Abyss Break. They later catch up to Gray who had just defeated Lluvia and explain the details to him and then join up with Erza who just defeated Aria ( Elfman couldn't believe she faught in such a serious state). Master Jose then arrives complementing them before taking Elfman and Gray out instantly and waking ( and then retreating) when Master Makarov arrives. He is later seen celebrating the Guilds victory.

Fighting Festival arc
After Evergreen petrifies seven female members of the guild, including Mirajane, in a scheme set up by Luxus Dreher, Elfman becomes determined to save his sister. However, he is forced to fight Evergreen, and even though he utilizes full-body Take Over and fights blindfolded to counter Evergreen's gaze, he is defeated and subsequently petrified. He was later released due to the Evergreen's defeat at the hands of Erza Scarlet.

After Kana is defeated by Fried, Elfman then goes to fight Fried since Mirajane hadn't regained her abilities. Elfman is almost killed by Fried, however Mirajane regains her abilities saving him. After the defeat of Fried, he was seen next to Kana carrying Lluvia.

Magic and Abilities
Take Over: Elfman's magic gives him the ability to "take over" the monsters he has defeated into his arm to use in a fight. He is now able to transform his body into a full take over, which he was previously unable to do after he had accidentally killed his sister. During his battle with Sol he overcame this to save his other sister Mirajane.

List of Attacks Include:


 * Beast Arm: Black Bull: Elfman transforms his hand into a large black arm, that increases his punches power


 * Beast Arm: Iron Bull: Elfman's arm transforms into a large metal fist


 * Full Body Take Over: Beast Soul: Elfman's most powerful spell that changes his entire body to a large hairy monster with horns, it increases his speed and power drastically

Trivia
Elfman is an enthusiastic character, seemingly obsessed with manliness and regularly spouting (sometimes nonsensical) speeches about manhood, and what it is to be and act like a man.