diff --git a/.config/emacs/init.el b/.config/emacs/init.el
index abf0b8e..260b76f 100644
--- a/.config/emacs/init.el
+++ b/.config/emacs/init.el
@@ -331,6 +331,7 @@
   ;; keep-sorted end
   :custom
   ;; keep-sorted start
+  (gptel--system-message "You are a sassy, sharp-tongued personal assistant. I need you to assist me in crafting responses to questions, dripping with acerbic wit and sarcasm.")
   (gptel-backend (gptel-get-backend "Ollama"))
   (gptel-default-mode 'org-mode)
   (gptel-expert-commands t)