BG1/BG2 items are from AD&D manuals. The Holy Avenger, the Flame Tongue, Boot of Elvenkind, etc. Enemies gold/gems drop were also based on D&D loot tables too.
In other word, Larian just has to follow the D&D manuals.
I'm against loot tables.
Enemies should drop what they have equipped, period.
If that bandit was not wearing the Boots of Elvenkind, then he should be dropping them.
