diff --git a/data-otservbr-global/npc/tarun.lua b/data-otservbr-global/npc/tarun.lua
index c3702a3205c..9adfc3e629b 100644
--- a/data-otservbr-global/npc/tarun.lua
+++ b/data-otservbr-global/npc/tarun.lua
@@ -103,6 +103,9 @@ end
 
 local function onTradeRequest(npc, creature)
 	local player = Player(creature)
+	if not player then
+		return false
+	end
 	local playerId = player:getId()
 
 	if player:getStorageValue(Storage.AdventurersGuild.TheLostBrother) ~= 3 then