Thomas North was an English mercenary. During the Thirty Years' War, he co-owned the Albernian Mercenary Company with long-time associate, Irishman Liam Donovan. Their primary clients were New United States and the United States of Europe. North came from a minor noble family and was the third son of the baron of Kirtling. Being the third son, Thomas North was initially educated for the priesthood. However, North built a negative reputation for himself and wasn't elevated to holy orders. With that, his father banished him from his home and North took up employment as a mercenary.