diff --git a/public/script.js b/public/script.js
index dc50a6e69..5800d24d1 100644
--- a/public/script.js
+++ b/public/script.js
@@ -3412,7 +3412,7 @@ export async function Generate(type, { automatic_trigger, force_name2, quiet_pro
             .filter((index) => index !== undefined && index !== null);
 
         if (memberIds.length > 0) {
-            setCharacterId(memberIds[0]);
+            if (menu_type != 'character_edit') setCharacterId(memberIds[0]);
             setCharacterName('');
         } else {
             console.log('No enabled members found');