Gate opener

Gate Monkey is a term used in Pre-Searing Ascalon to refer to a player character who assists another player by opening the gate to The Northlands, and then mapping out to allow the other player to work the Northlands alone. Such service is of particular importance to players farming Charr Bags, Charr Salvage Kits, or working on the Legendary Defender of Ascalon title. As such, it is common to provide this service for tips or a nominal fee.

Tips For Being a Good Gate Monkey
When advertising, never ask for more than 50g, as this tends to be the average payment. If you advertise for 40g or even 25g, be aware that some employers will pay more (up to 100g), or the advertised fee. Don't expect more than you ask for.

As soon as you enter Lakeside, start moving in the direction of the lever. Typically your employer will be right behind you. Generally it takes longer to get to the lever than the door.

Move around the left edge of Althea's Actors Stage, then cut just in front of the last hedge row. Keep "Alt" held, and as soon as the yellow "Lever" label appears, double click on it. That is the fastest route to the lever.

After receiving payment, type a quick thank you and map quickly back to Ascalon. They do not want you to dawdle.

Tips When Employing a Gate Monkey
DON'T hire someone who asks, "What's a gate monkey?"

The average fee is 50g. Gate monkeys tend to appreciate 50g, and tips are appreciated more. At this point, you probably have enough money to tip them, and they are probably Level 1-4.

Make your way to the entrance quickly, and do not wait impatiently for them to open the lever. Comments such as "Open now," are NOT appreciated. A good gate monkey knows what to do.

Walk directly under the gate monkey. You will be able to enter the portal. If it takes too long to trade, the gate monkey is right there ready to open the lever again anyway. If you have items that you do not want, such as a longbow, and you believe the monkey could use the item because they are a Level 3 Ranger, ask if they would like it.

Do NOT walk through the portal before trading your monkey! It is unecessary time out of their life.

Do NOT tell them "ok leave now". Give them time, and they will leave.