 He is described as being Middle Eastern, but with elements of a British accent, suggesting he was either an Arab immigrant to England, or lived during the British control of Iraq and Palestine under their League mandate.Not much is known about the Gatekeeper other than his name, which is rarely used, with his title generally being used in its stead.It is strongly suggested in "Proven Guilty" that he has the capability to view future events in some manner; however, he can only reveal this to others in the vaguest terms, to prevent any possible violation of the Sixth Law of Magic.