"Speaking of dummies..." The gnome looks back at Linzi and starts whispering as he takes a ring off his finger

"Speaking of dummies..." The gnome looks back at Linzi and starts whispering as he takes a ring off his finger, handing it to you. "Take this ring — quiet now, so that little fool doesn't hear us! She might try to steal it herself... It's magical. It'll protect you. You'll need it while you work to defend me!"