diff --git a/idlerpg/models.py b/idlerpg/models.py
index 20fb569..59ef682 100644
--- a/idlerpg/models.py
+++ b/idlerpg/models.py
@@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ class Character(models.Model):
 
     def __str__(self):
         """Provide a string representation for display, etc. purposes."""
-        return f"{self.name}, level {self.level} {self.character_class}"
+        return f"{self.name}, the level {self.level} {self.character_class}"
 
     def calculate_datetime_to_next_level(self):
         """Determine when the next level will be reached (barring no penalties or logoffs).
diff --git a/tests/test_idlerpg_character.py b/tests/test_idlerpg_character.py
index 1692ab5..2e2aa1b 100644
--- a/tests/test_idlerpg_character.py
+++ b/tests/test_idlerpg_character.py
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ class CharacterTest(TestCase):
         """Test the basic string summary."""
         char = Character.objects.get(pk=1)
         logger.debug(str(char))
-        assert str(char) == "bss, level 0 tester"
+        assert str(char) == "bss, the level 0 tester"
 
     def test_log_out(self):
         """Test basic log out functionality and end result."""