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
scorpion
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.
You are the scorpion, how long have you been in this desert Longer than you have been alive! I am deadly, and I am awaiting a nice meal.  Wow that sounds like a long time in this hot dry place what would your ideal nice meal include This is my home that I am well suited for! You! I love fresh fresh and travelers! Oh no not me there are fatter bandits coming right behind me here is a sleeping bag you can hide in until they get here. Oh, how crafty you are. Are you fooling me? Tricking me into lying in wait to die and be squished? No way, no tricks here these merchants are here for protection from these bandits we need all the help we can get. If you can hide and sting the bandits that helps us on our travels. How will I know who is the bandits? They will not have these spices under their hats like we do. We keep the finest spices in our hats so they are not dried out by the direct sunlight. I see... See, I am not so sure I should let you go. I guess instead of a sleeping bag the hat would be a bit more practical for you to hide under. I will leave you some spices you can sprinkle on the bandits to make your meal so so tasty. Oh, now you are talking. I know if I be patient enough I will get a meal to last a while, and this here is what I needed!