So if heros are under your control......

That means that when it says, party shares x amount of gold, you'll get all of it? Or does your hero for some reason keep it? Also, does this go for drops?

The heroes take their share of the loot like henchs do. The only problem I have with this system is that the heroes not only take a portion of the loot, but you then have to spend from your own share to equip them. Then again I have plenty of gold so this isn't a big deal to me, but it could be to other people.