Jacob Richards came from a wealthy family who ran most business' in home town. his father worked as a company owner working side by side with his old friend whom was the lord of the town, his mother aids with the people in providing them a building where they can rest and uses the help of their maids and butlers to make sure that the town was well off.
During his younger years going all the way to today, Jacob became a very intellectual being whom has the unique ability to conjure up crazy innovative ideas and can make a schematic of something that he would deem useful however he lacked the knowledge of the world around him so when he turned 18, he left his home and his potential wealth to grow his knowledge and understanding of the world in order to create and make inventions that can one day change how everyone lives in the world and to build his growth on his own.