how can one change the loot tables for the paratroopers?

I haven't added that in yet, there are future plans for that in newer versions. That is something I do plan on doing.

glad its on the to do list.

It is already in the current version

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Under their options is the Random loot teims, you can set what they have - You must set Loot Type to Random in the config settings. See the documentation for details.

but i am guessing I cant do that in //"Loot container items": the c4

{
"Item shortname": "timed explosive charge",
"Item skin ID": 0,
"Minimum amount of item": 5,
"Maximum amount of item": 5,
"Item Display Name": "timed explosive charge"
}

And why would you think you can't? That is why it is there.

I just wasn't sure if I was doing it right. the top line ask for Item shortname and the bottom line ask for Item Display Name. wasn't sure how to find the information differentiating the difference between the two. I tried Googling it previously and got nowhere. but I did find this today. https://www.corrosionhour.com/rust-item-list/
and hopefully according to the list it should look like this and not how I had it displayed previously.
sorry for the confusion. and thank you for the plug-in I appreciate it and enjoy it very much.

{
"Item shortname": "explosive.timed",
"Item skin ID": 0,
"Minimum amount of item": 5,
"Maximum amount of item": 5,
"Item Display Name": "C4, useful for breaking into bases"
}

edit just tested it does work :)