Jacob was born to a single mother Kelly Yates and an unknown father. When his mother got a new boyfriend, Jacob moved in with his Uncle Adam. Jacob, who was addicted to video games, spend his time playing Second Life. Adam tired to convince his nephew to get a job or a girlfriend, but to no avail. Jacob joined his uncle and his friend, Lou Dorchen and Nick Webber, to trip to Kodiak Valley, much to the dismay of Lou who disliked Jacob.