Lee is a Texan aëronaut of New Danish descent. His dæmon, the physical version of a soul, a hare named Hester. Lee was born in Lyra's world and his experiences as an aëronaut led him to meet many friends including the panserbjørn and Lyra. While Lee is a sharp shot with his old Winchester, he prefers not to use violence and feels sorry for the victims when he does. He also is a skilled aeronaut. His ethics are strong and he is loyal, swaggering and brave with a wisdom. He has a trusty balloon. 