Hahaha, yes. Parley is soooooo ridiculous sometimes. I remember one mission where
the storyline told you:

"QUICK! THEY ARE COMING! THEY WILL KILL EACH OTHER AND US, TOO!!!"

...and then you will walk up to some NPCs, have a cup of tea and PARLEY your way
to victory, while the beastmen wander around aimlessly. Total bummer.