A 27 year old Brit and founder of the Scallywags, I spend most of his days floating around the South Pacific oceans usually measuring and mapping the sea bed and if not generally on some type of surfing vessel controlled by a kite, a paddle or a wave.

Interests: Generally not being on land, most often found on, in or under water or quite often at high altitude climbing mountains or jumping out of planes. Working up a good catalogue of countries visited and being a good instigator of mischief.

Role in the team: Lucky charm - ability to breeze through tricky situations and event organiser

A 27 year old Kiwi making up the southern hemisphere contribution to the team as well as representing one of the 14.7% of females who participate in the Mongol Rally.

Interests: Skiing/snowboarding, any and all water sports, travelling everywhere and anywhere - the more off the beaten track the better! Music and festivals also go hand in hand with my social butterfly life!

Role in the team: Project Manager and organiser of two laid back blokes who want to get to Mongolia.

A 27 year old Brit and the only member of the Scallywags who actually resides in my own country. I was a Police officer but now I spend most of his days living the glamorous life of a photographer.

Interests: Capturing incredible images of far away places, love of travelling, meeting and interacting with new people.

Role in the team: Professional photographer and vehicle sourcer.