Jacob Galati was born about 1400. One of the nomadic Roma people, his birthplace is unknown. He suffered his first death in 1429 when hanged after he was accused of stealing some sheep. Jacob was the first mentor of the immortal, Irena in 1779. After 65 years courting the beautiful Irena, she finally agreed to marry him in 1844. Under false assumptions, they agree to talk with Shapiro to end the crisis. But Shapiro, full of anger for his son David, wanted vengeance, and beheaded Galati. Jacob's Quickening passed to MacLeod, who was too late to save him.