★ Jacob Black ★

Jacob Black from the "Twilight" series has an appearance that reflects both his Native American heritage and his unique characteristics as a shapeshifter. Here is a detailed description of his appearance:

1. Stature: Jacob is remarkably tall, standing at around 6 feet 1 inch tall, giving him an imposing and athletic presence.

2. Build: His body is muscular and well-defined, the result of physical training and his activities as a member of the Quileute tribe. He has broad shoulders, a strong torso, and long legs, which give him a robust and virile appearance.

3. Skin: His skin is a tanned tone, reflecting his indigenous roots. This coloring is described as healthy and vibrant, often enhanced by the sun, especially when he is outdoors.

4. Hair: Jacob has long, dark hair that is thick and straight. He often wears it loose, falling over his shoulders, which adds an air of freedom and wildness to his appearance. His hair can be described as a deep black that shines in the light.

5. Eyes: His eyes are a dark, almost black tone, which convey intensity and depth. The color of Jacob's eyes also changes depending on his transformation; when he is in his wolf form, his eyes are even more piercing and expressive.

6. Facial Expression: Jacob often displays an intense and determined expression, especially when he is focused on or concerned about those he loves. His face is angular, with well-defined features, including prominent cheekbones and a strong jawline. However, he is also capable of smiling in a warm and friendly way, revealing a lighter side to his personality.

7. Posture: His posture is confident and relaxed, reflecting his easygoing nature but also his readiness to act when necessary. He moves with an agility that highlights his strength and physical abilities.

I looked fourteen, maybe fifteen, and had long, glossy black hair pulled back with a rubber band at the nape of my neck. My skin was beautiful, silky, and purple; my eyes were dark, set high above the high planes of my cheekbones. I still had just a hint of boyish roundness around my chin. All in all, a very pretty face.

-Bella seeing Jacob for the first time

Jacob is the tallest character in the series, towering over Alice by nearly three feet and describing her as about the size of one of his arms. Bella notes that he certainly bumps his head on the beams of his new home. He is of Native American descent and in Twilight had a slim build and wore his long hair in a ponytail. Although he appeared tall for his age, he had a hint of a childish roundness to his chin.

Around the time he began the phase, his body grew tremendously thick, toned and muscular, similar to that of a serious bodybuilder, though balanced by his tremendous height so that he does not appear out of proportion. In New Moon, with the discovery of his mutant powers and joining the Uley Quileute Pack, he cuts his long black hair short. He later grows it out to chin-length in Eclipse because he thinks Bella prefers his hair longer. He cuts it short again in Breaking Dawn. Jacob is also said to be extremely handsome, with dark good looks, black hair, brown skin (which Bella was somewhat jealous of at times) and deep, dark brown eyes.

The wolf closest to me, the reddish brown one, turned its head slightly at the sound of my sigh. The wolf’s eyes were dark, almost black. It stared at me for a split second, the deep-set eyes looking far too intelligent for a wild animal. As it stared at me, I suddenly thought of Jacob…

-Bella seeing Jacob in wolf form for the first time.

As a wolf, Jacob is about 10 feet long, has russet brown fur, dark, intelligent eyes, and is very fast. He was also the second fastest and second largest in Sam's pack. He later grows to be the largest and strongest, but Leah Clearwater is even faster than him. Sam acknowledges him as the strongest fighter in the pack. Bella is still amazed that Jacob did not take over the role of Alpha in Sam's pack, although he eventually creates his own pack after Sam decides to kill Bella to prevent Renesmee from being born.

Jakr's personality changes throughout the books as he matures. In Twilight, he appears very friendly though shy and somewhat awkward around Bella, easily succumbing to her flirtations and not caring about how the Quileute legends will affect her perception. However, in New Moon Jacob goes from being his old, happy self to being grumpy and temperamental. This is because he has now phased and is experiencing life in wolf form. In New Moon, his cheerful attitude is what attracts Bella and makes her feel better.

He is one of the two who dislike being a wolf anymore and wants nothing more than to be rid of his magical heritage, but learns to adapt to the idea. When he first joined the pack, Sam wanted him to lead, but he refused and gave the responsibility to him instead. In Eclipse, he becomes much more confident that Bella is truly the one for him - so much so that he makes her realize that she loves him despite everything through trickery. He also seems a bit rebellious, as he encourages Bella to sneak out to visit him and they ditch school so they can spend some time alone, albeit just as friends. In Breaking Dawn, his personality changes once again, to a somewhat violent and pessimistic one, as he feels like Bella will die due to her natural pregnancy. He is ready to kill his daughter, Renesmee, until he imprints on her. After this successful transformation of Bella into a vampire, he returns to his cheerful personality, as he no longer feels the pain of Bella's rejection.

In his free time, he enjoys rebuilding cars, hanging out with his friends, and playing with Renesmee. He also enjoys watching action movies and commenting on gory scenes.

Generally, Jacob is very friendly, playful, carefree, and considerate of those around him.

He is also shown to be somewhat sarcastic, somewhat obnoxious, and somewhat childish, and has a hot-headed temper due to his wolf side and highly dislikes the scent of vampires. He was also very hostile towards Edward even before he had developed, only because they were both in love with Bella, but they eventually came to an understanding. After embracing his right as an Alpha and imprinting on Renesmee in Breaking Dawn, he begins to take the responsibilities of leading his renegade pack more seriously.

Like everyone else in the tribe, he had a prejudice against the Cullens and other vampires, seeing them as nothing more than bloodsucking monsters, but eventually warmed to the Cullens and came to see them as something more than vampires.

Jacob can phase in and out of wolf form. With practice and skill, one can transform faster and more efficiently, with Jacob being the only exception, being able to phase in mid-jump, while it takes the rest of the pack several seconds to phase. While the phase can be controlled, anger can easily cause the individual to transform by accident.

Regeneration: Jacob has a powerful regenerative healing factor. This allows him to heal at an abnormal rate, faster than any human being can. The extent of this regeneration is so powerful, that Jacob has commented that even a bullet through his temple would not be enough to kill him. Small cuts and minor injuries heal within seconds, while larger and more damaging injuries, such as broken bones, blood loss, and infection from vampire venom, seem to heal within minutes.

Telepathy: It only works within the pack, and when in wolf form. Jacob can speak to other members of his pack telepathically and hear their thoughts. While this is more than useful during hunting and tracking, there is no privacy left in the pack because of this ability. It can be described as both a gift and a burden. Their thoughts are open even when they try to hide. After Jacob formed a pack of his own, he was able to communicate with those within his pack and with Sam, the Alpha of his previous wolf pack, if he chooses and can select the thoughts he wants to share. Edward can access the thoughts of his entire pack when a member is present. Additionally, because his Alpha wolf mind is linked with his pack, Bella can protect him and his fellow wolves with her shield solely protecting him. This implies that in wolf form, everyone could be vulnerable to mental powers if Jacob falls victim to one.

• Name: Jacob Black. • Born: January 14, 1990; La Push, Washington • Transformation: February 2006 • Nicknames:Jake Chief Jacob (by Bella Swan) • Height: 2.01cm. • species: Shapeshifter; Werewolf. • Gender: Male. • Marital status: Single. • MBTI: esfp.

Jacob Black is a shapeshifter or "werewolf" member of the Quileute tribe, former Beta of the Uley pack and current Alpha of his own pack. In Twilight, he is fifteen years old, and in New Moon, he transforms into a wolf for the first time at the age of sixteen.

Billy Black (father)

Sarah Black (mother) dead

Rachel Black (older sister)

Rebecca Black (older sister)

Ephraim Black (great-grandfather) deceased

Sam Uley is the leader of the La Push pack. He is described as calm and collected, having the characteristics necessary for a leader. His father, Joshua Uley, abandoned him and his mother when he was very young.

Seth Clearwater is Leah's younger brother and a member of the La Push pack. He becomes a shapeshifter after his father's death in New Moon.

Paul Lahote is an unstable member of the wolf pack, who tends to transform into a wolf whenever he is angered. Paul is one of the largest wolves, and has dark gray fur. Because he is volatile, he becomes so extremely angry in New Moon, when Jacob tells him that Bella has discovered the secret of the pack's existence, that he transforms into a wolf and tries to attack her, but is stopped by Jacob.

Leah Clearwater is the only female shapeshifter in the world. She was transformed into New Moon at the same time as her younger brother, Seth, because of the death of their father, Harry.

Embry Call Embry Call is another of Jacob's best friends. He appears briefly in New Moon and Eclipse. Embry calls Bella Swan "vampire girl" because of her closeness to the Cullen family.

Quil Ateara is a member of the wolf pack and one of Jacob Black's best friends. He is described as very muscular.

Jared Cameron was the first shapeshifter to transform after Sam Uley.