OOC: I tried to provide contextual references about the noise waking up Roderics companions, but misspelled 'his' as 'he'. Oh well, you all are awakened by the noise of battle. Those who were asleep can use a move equivalent action to get up from prone. They still have a 5 foot step and an action on their initiative. Also, it takes a certain amount of time to don armor anyways. We'll look it up if it's an issue. Those who actually want a benefit from sleep will not be able to do so in armor.
John wakes from his slumber looking about only to notice the mandibles of a centapede over a ridge of stone. with eyes wide and words trapped in his throat he stands while grabbing his staff. His hands bring the iron rod down on it.
OOC:
not sure how close it was to John, but here is an attack if he is close enough. if not then his standard action is to move to be 5 feet away from it.