The demon scam

You continue on your way, looking everywhere for Merle. Suddenly, Naria stops and glances over her shoulder with a slight grin. "We have company..."

You turn around to see a whole pack of snarling demon-hyenas close in on you and you swallow a little. If there's a fight, there is a high risk your scam will be found out. But you can't suggest to run from it either.

Naria unsheathes her claws and says, "This will be fun..."