diff --git a/dungeonsheets/encounter/actions.py b/dungeonsheets/encounter/actions.py
index a09e20f..a0da3a3 100644
--- a/dungeonsheets/encounter/actions.py
+++ b/dungeonsheets/encounter/actions.py
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ class Executable(ABC):
 
     @abstractmethod
     def execute(self, subj, obj=None):
-        return Event(self, subj, obj)
+        """Execute the given action"""
 
 
 class Action(Executable):
diff --git a/dungeonsheets/encounter/encounter.py b/dungeonsheets/encounter/encounter.py
index 548b07e..142e059 100644
--- a/dungeonsheets/encounter/encounter.py
+++ b/dungeonsheets/encounter/encounter.py
@@ -18,17 +18,14 @@ class Encounter:
     def allies(self, agent):
         """Who sides with the given agent in an encounter?"""
         if agent in self.group_a:
-            return list(set(self.group_a) - set(agent))
+            return list(set(self.group_a) - set([agent]))
         else:
-            return list(set(self.group_b) - set(agent))
+            return list(set(self.group_b) - set([agent]))
 
     def reset(self):
         self.events = []
         self.long_rest()
 
-    def rating(self):
-        raise NotImplementedError()  # Deadly for Python :/
-
     def simulate(self):
         """Who will win?"""
 
@@ -48,6 +45,10 @@ class Encounter:
 
         return self.events  # Should never get here -- self.is_encounter_over() will end it
 
+    def rating(self):
+        """Encounter Rating"""
+        raise NotImplementedError()
+
     def is_encounter_over(self):
         """If all members of one party are at HP <= 0, it's over"""
         return (
diff --git a/tests/test_encounter.py b/tests/test_encounter.py
index eac26d9..b8d98ac 100644
--- a/tests/test_encounter.py
+++ b/tests/test_encounter.py
@@ -15,8 +15,8 @@ from dungeonsheets.dice import roll
 class TestEncounter(TestCase):
     """Tests for features and feature-related activities."""
 
-    def test_simple_rat_fight(self):
-        """A fight against a giant rat"""
+    def setUp(self):
+
         char = SimpleRanger()
 
         class StravajiaxenAttack(Attack):
@@ -24,8 +24,7 @@ class TestEncounter(TestCase):
             #  creating a player character and classes
 
             def __init__(self, subj, obj):
-                self.subj = subj
-                self.obj = obj
+                super(StravajiaxenAttack, self).__init__(subj, obj)
 
             def execute(self):
                 result = roll(20) + self.subj.dexterity.modifier + self.subj.proficiency_bonus
@@ -42,8 +41,7 @@ class TestEncounter(TestCase):
         class GiantRatAttack(Attack):
 
             def __init__(self, subj, obj):
-                self.subj = subj
-                self.obj = obj
+                super(GiantRatAttack, self).__init__(subj, obj)
 
             def execute(self):
                 result = roll(20) + 4
@@ -58,8 +56,26 @@ class TestEncounter(TestCase):
         enemy = GiantRat()
         enemy.name = "Nameless Rat"  # I don't want things to be personal...
         enemy.default_actions.append(GiantRatAttack)
+        self.default_player = char
+        self.default_enemy = enemy
 
-        battle = Encounter([char], [enemy])
+    def test_encounter_rating(self):
+        battle = Encounter([self.default_player], [self.default_enemy])
+        self.assertRaises(NotImplementedError, battle.rating)
+
+    def test_opponents(self):
+        battle = Encounter([self.default_player], [self.default_enemy])
+        self.assertEqual([self.default_enemy], battle.opponents(self.default_player))
+        self.assertEqual([self.default_player], battle.opponents(self.default_enemy))
+
+    def test_allies(self):
+        battle = Encounter([self.default_player], [self.default_enemy])
+        self.assertEqual(0, len(battle.allies(self.default_player)))
+        self.assertEqual(0, len(battle.allies(self.default_enemy)))
+
+    def test_simple_rat_fight(self):
+        """A fight against a giant rat"""
+        battle = Encounter([self.default_player], [self.default_enemy])
         battle.reset()
         results = battle.simulate()
         for event in results: