Buckthorn would develop out of the previous courier group in Timber Lake, the Plains Service, who had operated since 2162. They would be almost completely destroyed by the Harrison clan, a family of trappers and raiders who claimed the building as their own in 2180. Three Servicers were off on trips at the time and wouldn't find out about their layoffs for several days. Arriving back in town a few days apart, the trio would meet up again at Finn's, to talk about their plans.