diff --git a/src/settings_default.py b/src/settings_default.py
index 0948855f9..f741df186 100644
--- a/src/settings_default.py
+++ b/src/settings_default.py
@@ -243,7 +243,7 @@ BASE_SCRIPT_TYPECLASS = "src.scripts.scripts.DoNothing"
 # dbref (default is Limbo #2). If you want more advanced control over
 # start locations, copy the "create" command from
 # src/commands/default/unloggedin.py and customize.
-CHARACTER_DEFAULT_HOME = "2"
+CHARACTER_DEFAULT_HOME = "#2"
 
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 # Batch processors