diff --git a/agentverse/llms/openai.py b/agentverse/llms/openai.py
index 11b17f02..7b764e75 100644
--- a/agentverse/llms/openai.py
+++ b/agentverse/llms/openai.py
@@ -511,6 +511,6 @@ def get_embedding(text: str, attempts=3) -> np.array:
         ).model_dump_json(indent=2)
         return tuple(embedding)
     except Exception as e:
-        attempt += 1
+        attempts += 1
         logger.error(f"Error {e} when requesting openai models. Retrying")
         raise
diff --git a/agentverse/memory/chat_history.py b/agentverse/memory/chat_history.py
index 65d00751..7f427610 100644
--- a/agentverse/memory/chat_history.py
+++ b/agentverse/memory/chat_history.py
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ async def to_messages(
                 continue
             messages.append(
                 {
-                    "role": "assistant",
+                    "role": "user",
                     "content": f"[{message.sender}]: {message.content}",
                 }
             )