diff --git a/server/src/routes/characters.ts b/server/src/routes/characters.ts
index 1897dff..0220017 100644
--- a/server/src/routes/characters.ts
+++ b/server/src/routes/characters.ts
@@ -165,6 +165,7 @@ router.post<CampaignParams>("/", requireAuth, async (req, res) => {
       stats: statNames.map((s) => ({ stat_name: s, value: providedStats[s] ?? 10 })),
       gear: [],
       talents: [],
+      conditions: [],
     };
 
     const io: Server = req.app.get("io");