diff --git a/src/main/resources/application.conf b/src/main/resources/application.conf
index 262acb857..aabc4c9f7 100644
--- a/src/main/resources/application.conf
+++ b/src/main/resources/application.conf
@@ -98,10 +98,10 @@ game {
 
   new-avatar {
     # Starting battle rank
-    br = 1
+    br = 20
 
     # Starting command rank
-    cr = 0
+    cr = 5
   }
 
   # Certifications to add to every character. Note that they do not become free, their cost is deducted from the