The seven of them arrived at the tourist site and bought tickets to go to the desert. All that met the eyes was yellow sand, the scenery bleak yet magnificent in its beauty. Over the horizon sat numerous triangular towers, looking mysterious and ancient.2

The distance to the towers was too great for them to traverse on foot, and the desert was not only scorching hot, but also difficult to walk on. Most importantly, they had to play the part of tourists. Thus, they opted to ride on camels like the other tourists.1

The merchant providing camel renting service was a middle aged man named Amo. He had an average build with pronounced facial features, his skin tanned and reddened from the element and his bushy beard thick and hard. He was dressed in a flax long robe with white headdress on his head, and he was friendly to them.0

He had four adult camels for renting, just enough for seven people.0

Gray Bear, being a big guy, rode alone...0