diff --git a/zone/merc.cpp b/zone/merc.cpp
index 365e442ee..13f352033 100644
--- a/zone/merc.cpp
+++ b/zone/merc.cpp
@@ -4169,7 +4169,7 @@ bool Merc::CheckAETaunt() {
 						if(g) {
 							for(int i = 0; i < g->GroupCount(); i++) {
 								//if(npc->IsOnHatelist(g->members[i]) && g->members[i]->GetTarget() != npc && g->members[i]->IsEngaged()) {
-								if(GetTarget() != npc && g->members[i]->GetTarget() != npc && npc->IsOnHatelist(g->members[i])) {
+								if(GetTarget() != npc && g->members[i] && g->members[i]->GetTarget() != npc && npc->IsOnHatelist(g->members[i])) {
 									result++;
 								}
 							}