diff --git a/Laptop/IMP Compile Character.cpp b/Laptop/IMP Compile Character.cpp
index ee2469523..808c03e93 100644
--- a/Laptop/IMP Compile Character.cpp	
+++ b/Laptop/IMP Compile Character.cpp	
@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@
 // how many times should a 'die' be rolled for skills of the same type?
 
 #define HOW_MANY_ROLLS_FOR_SAME_SKILL_CHECK 20
+#define IMP_NEED_FOR_SLEEP	7
 
 INT32 AttitudeList[ ATTITUDE_LIST_SIZE ];
 INT32 iLastElementInAttitudeList = 0;
@@ -191,6 +192,7 @@ void CreateACharacterFromPlayerEnteredStats( void )
 	gMercProfiles[LaptopSaveInfo.iIMPIndex].usVoiceIndex = iSelectedIMPVoiceSet;
 
 	gMercProfiles[LaptopSaveInfo.iIMPIndex].Type = PROFILETYPE_IMP;
+	gMercProfiles[LaptopSaveInfo.iIMPIndex].ubNeedForSleep = IMP_NEED_FOR_SLEEP;
 		
 	// WDS: Advanced start 
 	//gMercProfiles[ LaptopSaveInfo.iIMPIndex ].bExpLevel = gGameExternalOptions.ubIMPStartingLevel;