Al, you're epic! Thank YOU for the detailed response on how to get there, super duper appreciative! As a contribution, I have a sweet tip/trick to share!
Found a hilariously easy way to get your 10 gold during DMF. Even easier than waiting for a bloated thrasher. Also, super awesome; this works for Starters (I've tested on a level 3 f2p to make sure). Simply acquire 4 DMF tickets. Now head over to Gelvas Grimegate, he's the goblin at the <Souvenir & Toy Prizes> tent, directly to the right of the Heirloom Vendor. Purchase 1 Darkmoon Storage Box for 1 DMF ticket. You will notice that it says "unique," however you can immediately sell said "unique" Darkmoon Storage Box for 2g 5s, back to the same vendor. This can be repeated 4 times to land you exactly 10g.
A good tip would be to make sure you have ZERO copper, so that you end with 10g after 4 simple transactions. Otherwise buying and selling trash in different increments can help you get your gold, silver, copper down to zero.
Im super psyched to have found a trick like this, hope it works out for everyone!
This is a very entertaining bracket to be a part of
cheers!