Matt Kennedy-Good

Born 1978.  That makes him.... 29.  Pretty old to still be floating round the world searching for adventure, one would think.  So his mother says, anyway.  But it was Matt's thirst for adventure, his passion for writing and expensive camera that made him an obvious choice for the team (after the first 23 people said no). Taking time off work was not not an issue, having quit a promising career at Goldman Sachs in 2007.  One could almost see the book deals, newspaper columns and inevitable canonisation floating around in his head. That and Kazakstani women riding bareback across Asian steppes.

Key Skills:  Photography of cute girls, willingness to take time off work, literary skills.

Marta Wocjikovski

Few people have the balls to drive half way round the world in a bomb, let alone with Chris and Matt as companions.  But Marta is different.
Raised in communist Poland before escaping through the iron curtain, this won't be Marta's first adventure in the East.  She brings linguistic acumen, casual charm and a withering evil eye to the team.  Chris and Matt are relying on her to negotiate their way out of hairy situations, defend the camp and fix the car.

Key Skills:  Linguistics, pacification of locals, engine maintenance, team protection etc.

Chris Wilkie

Chris is the 'would-be' captain of the team........ 'would-be' were it his decision, that is.  But given he would struggle to lead an expedition to buy bread from a supermarket, this 'would-be' a reckless appointment.  In fairness it was Wilkie's inflated self-confidence which gave birth to the trip.  Rarely is inspiration and incompetence found in such equal measure, his ability to make the simplest tasks painstakingly laborious marks Wilkie as a true 'ideas' man.  His value to the team is unquestioned as the most athletic and the most dispensable.  He will be first sent over the top to find help should the need arise.

Key Skills:  Talking, shouting, running, Marta.