The desert is a dry span of hot sand.  The dunes rise and fall silently.  There is a large rock on which an iguana suns itself.  Cactus plants are scattered sparsely through the land.
Dead Valley, Desert
fox
traveler
I am a merchant traveling with a group of mercenaries and other merchants for protection. We are traveling to the East to trade spices. I am very nervous about being ambushed by bandits.
What are you mumbling about fox? I'm looking for things to gather. Shiny objects.... stuff like that I have shiny things, but you will have to earn them. What do you need? A scout. What is it you wish for me to scout for? We are wary of bandits, a warning of coming danger would be nice and could be well compensated. I can do that! I can sneak around very well without being detected. Which direction sir? Straight ahead!  Just keep an eye out for us.  Prove your loyalty and I will give you an advance on your pay. Perfect! I'm on my way! I will stay ahead of you for one mile and look in all directions. Before you go, fox. What is it sir?