 Jacob Black : A minor character in the first novel , Jacob is introduced as a member of the Quileute tribe . He resurfaces in New Moon with a larger role as Bella 's best friend as she struggles through her depression over losing Edward . Although he is in love with Bella , she initially sees him as just her best friend . He and other tribe members can shape @-@ shift into wolves . In Eclipse Bella realizes that she loves Jacob , though her feelings for him are overpowered by her love for Edward Cullen . In Breaking Dawn , Jacob finds a soul mate in Bella and Edward 's baby daughter , Renesmee , ridding him of his heartache for Bella . 
