Jacob Volk was a minor character from the third season of Gotham. He was a Ukrainian smuggler and a member of the Whisper Gang, Gotham's most infamous smuggling ring. After his brother Luka was killed by the Court of Owls, Jacob honoured the alliance his brother had made with Bruce Wayne, which made him a target of the Court as well.
History[]
Jacob was among the Whisper Gang members that came to parlay with Bruce Wayne and his associates regarding the key that could open a safe containing something priceless to the Court of Owls. He was introduced by his brother, Luka Volk, to Bruce, along with Dmitry, another member of the gang. After Luka and Dmitry were killed by the Court's Talon, Jacob and his men found the bodies. Deciding to continue his brother's quest for revenge against the Court of Owls, Jacob came to Wayne Manor to discuss the plan to enter the Court's safe house with Bruce. Although Bruce suspected that "the Whispers" would double-cross him, Jacob has shown some honour among the thieves, arming Bruce and Selina with crossbows, agreeing to a plan, then leaving to prepare his gang. Before they could help Bruce, however, the Whisper Gang members were caught and tortured by Talon, Jacob among them. After some torture, Talon sliced the smugglers' throats.