Vaguely humanoid, the wolflike Joyites live either in the forest or in subterranean cities. Their civilization had achieved planetary unification and interstellar travel by the time they encountered and united with the Jadeworlders. Fully as intelligent as humans, their predatory nature is tamed by rigorous self-discipline - something they have in common with their Jadeworlder-human countrymen. Similarly, Joyite society also places a high priority on the family and clan. 'Bluedog' is one slang or derisive term.