diff --git a/src/services/commands/EntertainmentService.java b/src/services/commands/EntertainmentService.java
index 30b916a34..fdf114a6b 100644
--- a/src/services/commands/EntertainmentService.java
+++ b/src/services/commands/EntertainmentService.java
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ public class EntertainmentService extends Service {
 				// Don't keep giving them XP if they log out
 				CreatureObject creature = i.getPlayer().getCreatureObject();
 				
-				if(creature.getPosture().equals(Posture.SKILL_ANIMATING)) {
+				if(creature != null && creature.getPosture().equals(Posture.SKILL_ANIMATING)) {
 					cancelExperienceTask(creature);
 				}